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| − | + | The Bureau of Church Studies was an institution within Brigham Young University that gathered information and conducted statistical studies on Church membership. The earliest date for the Bureau is 1957, and the latest date is 1962, with Howard C. Nielson acting as chairman. | |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Established: [[established in:: | + | Established: circa [[established in::date::1957]] |
| − | Abolished: [[abolished in:: | + | Abolished: circa [[abolished in::date::1962]] |
| − | Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[ | + | Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1957]]-[[date::1962]]) |
==Functions== | ==Functions== | ||
| − | + | During the 1950s and early 60s, the Bureau of Church Studies gathered statistical data and conducted membership studies for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Data gathered included personal surveys from members about background characteristics, opinions about the Church, and Church activity. The population distribution of the Church was also analyzed in an effort to determine locations of possible junior colleges in the Church educational system to relieve high enrollment and Brigham Young University. | |
==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ||
| − | + | The Brigham Young University Bureau of Church Affairs was lead by a chairman, under the direction of president of Brigham Young University. | |
==Associated Units== | ==Associated Units== | ||
| − | Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University | + | Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University]] ([[date::1957]]-[[date::1962]]) |
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==Associated Archival Materials== | ==Associated Archival Materials== | ||
| − | + | Questionaire, 1962 (UA 367) | |
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Statistical Studies (UA 402) | Statistical Studies (UA 402) | ||
| − | Church Activity Study (BX 8650 .C462c 1959) | + | |
| + | Church Activity Study (BX 8650 .C462c 1959) | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | + | Questionaire, 1962 (UA 367) (collection of membership infomation; organization dates) | |
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| − | + | Statistical Studies (UA 402) (population distribution data) | |
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| + | Church Activity Studies (BX 8650 .C462c 1959): p. 5-6 (Howard C. Neilson, chairman; organization dates) | ||
==Maintenance Information== | ==Maintenance Information== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:24, 21 January 2011
The Bureau of Church Studies was an institution within Brigham Young University that gathered information and conducted statistical studies on Church membership. The earliest date for the Bureau is 1957, and the latest date is 1962, with Howard C. Nielson acting as chairman.
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Description
Established: circa 1957
Abolished: circa 1962
Location: Provo, Utah (1957-1962)
Functions
During the 1950s and early 60s, the Bureau of Church Studies gathered statistical data and conducted membership studies for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Data gathered included personal surveys from members about background characteristics, opinions about the Church, and Church activity. The population distribution of the Church was also analyzed in an effort to determine locations of possible junior colleges in the Church educational system to relieve high enrollment and Brigham Young University.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Brigham Young University Bureau of Church Affairs was lead by a chairman, under the direction of president of Brigham Young University.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1957-1962)
Associated Archival Materials
Questionaire, 1962 (UA 367)
Statistical Studies (UA 402)
Church Activity Study (BX 8650 .C462c 1959)
Sources
Questionaire, 1962 (UA 367) (collection of membership infomation; organization dates)
Statistical Studies (UA 402) (population distribution data)
Church Activity Studies (BX 8650 .C462c 1959): p. 5-6 (Howard C. Neilson, chairman; organization dates)
Maintenance Information
Record ID:EAC-2011-00006
Creator: KAS