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| − | The | + | The American Indian Services and Research Center was renamed in 1977 and was part of the Division of Continuing Education. Previously it was known as the Institute of American Indian Services and Research. Dale T. Tingey served as director of the department from 1977 to 1990. |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Established: [[established in::date:: | + | Established: [[established in::date::1977]] |
| − | Abolished: [[abolished in::date:: | + | Abolished: [[abolished in::date::1990]] |
| − | Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date:: | + | Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1977]]-[[date::1990]]) |
==Functions== | ==Functions== | ||
| − | The Institute is an off-campus program for Indians that provides innovative assistance to Indian people throughout North and Central America. | + | The Institute is an off-campus program for Indians that provides innovative assistance to Indian people throughout North and Central America. Originally established in 1958 under the sponsorship of Spencer W. Kimball and the authority of the University and the Board of Trustees, the Institute began to assemble information on every phase of Indian culture. In 1966, the organization was expanded to include research and services to Indians in the areas of agriculture, economic projects, alcoholism, and other areas of need across a whole range of pressing social and economic problems. |
==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ||
| − | The | + | The American Indian Services and Research Center is under the supervision of a director who reports to the dean of the Division of Continuing Education. |
==Associated Units== | ==Associated Units== | ||
| − | Superior unit: [[superior | + | Superior unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education]] ([[date::1977]]-[[date::1990]]) |
| − | + | Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Brigham Young University. Institute of American Indian Services and Research]] ([[date::1977]]) | |
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| + | Associated unit: [[associated with::Brigham Young University. Research Division]] ([[date::1977]]-[[date::1980]]) | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, | + | Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1977-1978: p. 282 (Dale T. Tingey, Director) |
==Maintenance Information== | ==Maintenance Information== | ||
| − | Record ID: EAC-2009- | + | Record ID: EAC-2009-00502 |
Creator: LFW | Creator: LFW | ||
Latest revision as of 13:06, 4 August 2011
The American Indian Services and Research Center was renamed in 1977 and was part of the Division of Continuing Education. Previously it was known as the Institute of American Indian Services and Research. Dale T. Tingey served as director of the department from 1977 to 1990.
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Description
Established: 1977
Abolished: 1990
Location: Provo, Utah (1977-1990)
Functions
The Institute is an off-campus program for Indians that provides innovative assistance to Indian people throughout North and Central America. Originally established in 1958 under the sponsorship of Spencer W. Kimball and the authority of the University and the Board of Trustees, the Institute began to assemble information on every phase of Indian culture. In 1966, the organization was expanded to include research and services to Indians in the areas of agriculture, economic projects, alcoholism, and other areas of need across a whole range of pressing social and economic problems.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The American Indian Services and Research Center is under the supervision of a director who reports to the dean of the Division of Continuing Education.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education (1977-1990)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Institute of American Indian Services and Research (1977)
Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Research Division (1977-1980)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1977-1978: p. 282 (Dale T. Tingey, Director)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00502
Creator: LFW