Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Dept. of Agricultural Engineering"

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The Department of Agricultural Engineering was established by the College of Applied Science in 1921.  Ernest D. Partridge served as department chairman from 1921 to 1923.   
 
The Department of Agricultural Engineering was established by the College of Applied Science in 1921.  Ernest D. Partridge served as department chairman from 1921 to 1923.   
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==Variant Names==
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Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science. Dept. of Agricultural Engineering
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Brigham Young University. Agricultural Engineering Dept.
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science]] ([[date::1921]]-[[date::1923]])
 
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science]] ([[date::1921]]-[[date::1923]])
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Later unit: [[later unit::Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science. Dept. of Rural Engineering]] ([[date::1923]])
  
 
==Associated Archival Materials==
 
==Associated Archival Materials==

Revision as of 12:02, 2 November 2009

The Department of Agricultural Engineering was established by the College of Applied Science in 1921. Ernest D. Partridge served as department chairman from 1921 to 1923.

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science. Dept. of Agricultural Engineering

Brigham Young University. Agricultural Engineering Dept.

Description

Established: 1921

Abolished: 1923

Location: Provo, Utah (1921-1923)

Functions

The purpose of the Department of Agricultural Engineering was to prepare students to solve the elementary mechanical and engineering problems that were common in rural communities. Courses included: farm mechanics, roads, irrigation and drainage, and U.S. methods of land subdivision.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science (1921-1923)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science. Dept. of Rural Engineering (1923)

Associated Archival Materials

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Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1922-1923: p. 43-44 (course offerings, purpose of department)

Brigham Young University The First Hundred Years, 1974: v. 4 p. 493 (Ernest D. Partridge (1921-1923))

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00296

Creator: RSP