Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Commercial School"
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Brigham Young University Quarterly Annual Catalogue Vol. IV No. 4; May 1, 1909: p. 79 (Commercial Department) | Brigham Young University Quarterly Annual Catalogue Vol. IV No. 4; May 1, 1909: p. 79 (Commercial Department) | ||
| − | Brigham Young University: | + | Brigham Young University, 1975: vol. 1, 465 (University division of departments and schools) p. 467 (list of departments and schools) p. 489 (Commercial school administers high school curriculum) |
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Revision as of 13:54, 16 June 2009
The Commercial School was established in 1903 when Brigham Young Academy was organized into eight schools or departments under the direction of an approved principal. Later in 1909, the Commercial School became the Commercial Department within Brigham Young University's High School.
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Description
Established: 1903
Abolished: 1909
Location: Provo, Utah (1903-1909)
Functions
Between 1903 and 1909, the Commercial School was organized to equip students with strong, moral, social, and spiritual character in order to receive competitive business training. For this purpose, the school provided a four years' business course, a brief course in bookkeeping, a special course in bookkeeping and arithmetic, a brief course in shorthand and typewriting, a special course in shorthand and typewriting, and a brief course in telegraphy.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Commercial School was directed by Joseph B. Keeler, Principal, under the direction of the president of the university. In addition, the Commercial School also administered the high school commercial curriculum during the early part of President Brimhall's presidency.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1903-1909)
Later unit: High School. Commercial Department (1909-1914)
Associated Archival Materials
Brochures of the Brigham Young Academy and University, 1898-1916 (UA 605)
Edna Dorton Report Card, 1907-1908 (UA 5284)
Sources
Brigham Young Academy Annual, 1902-1903: p. 10 (Joseph B. Keeler, Principal) p. 51-66 (courses and coursework listed) p. 53 (Commercial School functions)
Brigham Young University and Church Normal Training School Catalogue, 1906-1907: p. 89 (Commercial School functions)
Brigham Young University Quarterly Annual Catalogue Vol. IV No. 4; May 1, 1909: p. 79 (Commercial Department)
Brigham Young University, 1975: vol. 1, 465 (University division of departments and schools) p. 467 (list of departments and schools) p. 489 (Commercial school administers high school curriculum)
Maintenance Information
Record ID:EAC-2009-00054
Creator: UPB