Brigham Young University. Commercial School
The Commercial School was established in 1903 when Brigham Young Academy was organized into eight schools or departments. When the Academy became Brigham Young University in 1904, the same structure of the separated schools was kept with an approved principal directing each school. The schools and departments organized in 1904 were the Kindergarten Department, Preparatory Department, Missionary Department, High School, Normal School, Commercial School, Music School, and Collegiate Department.
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Commercial Department
Description
Established: 1903
Abolished: 1909
Location: Provo, Utah (1903-1909)
Functions
Between 1903 and 1909, the Commercial 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 a secondary school within Brigham Young University and was directed by Joseph B. Keeler, Principal, under the direction of the president of the university, George H. Brimhall.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1903-1909)
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Maintenance Information
Record ID:EAC-2009-00054
Creator: UPB