Brigham Young University. Dept. of Commercial Painting and Decoration
In 1907, the Department of Commercial Painting and Decoration was established within the School of Arts and Trades, The department taught several courses with aim of training students to becoming commercial painters. Before the department was established, commercial painting classes were occasionally taught under other departments. In 1909, the department and its courses were dissolved.
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Variant Names
Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Trades. Dept. of Commercial Painting and Decoration
Description
Established: 1907
Abolished: 1909
Location: Provo, Utah (1907-1909)
Functions
The Department of Commercial Painting and Decoration was responsible for the teaching of courses in Houses, Scenery, Frescoes, Signs, etc.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Department of Commercial Painting and Decoration was part of the School of Arts and Trades, the trade school of Brigham Young University.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Trades (1907-1909)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1907-1908: p. 116 (Department of Commercial Painting and Decoration, courses listed)
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1904-1905: p. 124-128 (house and sign painting courses listed under Department of Trades)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00107
Creator: UPB