Brigham Young University. Dept. of Drafting

The Department of Drafting was established in 1921 under the College of Applied Science. William H. Snell served as department chairman from 1924 to 1931.

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Description

Established: 1921

Abolished: 1932

Location: Provo, Utah (1921-1932)

Functions

The Department of Drafting included courses on elementary drafting, mechanical drawing, instrumental perspective, architectural perspective, topographical drafting, engineering drafting, descriptive geometry, graphics, and house planning.

Assets and Administrative Structure

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

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science (1921-1932)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Mechanics (1922)

Associated Archival Materials

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Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1921-1922: p. 98 (department in existence in 1921)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1922-1923: p. 68-71 (course offerings)

Brigham Young University The First Hundred Years, 1975: v. 4 p. 496 (William H. Snell (1924-1931))

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00299

Creator: RSP