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The Department of Genealogy was established in 1962 as a 2-year program under the supervision of E.C. Jeppsen within the Technical and Semi-professional Institute. When this was abolished in 1964, it went under the then newly formed College of Industrial and Technical Education, under the supervision of Norman E. Wright. In 1967 the first 4-year program was offered. In 1972, the Associate’s and Baccalaureate degrees were discontinued, however instruction still continued. In 1973, with the dissolution of the College of Industrial and Technical Education, the Department was transferred to the College of Social Science. The Department was absorbed into the Department of Family and Local History in 1978.
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Description
Established: 1962
Abolished: 1978
Location: Provo, Utah
Functions
To prepare students for personal and commercial work in the field of genealogy. From 1962 to 1972 the Department offered Associates and Baccalaureate degrees, however this was discontinued. The department still dedicated itself to the instruction of students in the field of genealogy, pertaining specifically to the researching techniques and technologies present in the industry.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Department of Genealogy operated under a Supervisor who was under the direction of the Dean of its superior college.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. General College (1962-1973)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Technical and Semi-Professional Institute (1962-1964)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Technical Institute (1964-1973)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Social Sciences (1973-1978)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Family and Local History (1978)
Associated Archival Materials
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Maintenance Information
Record ID:EAC-2010-00032
Creator:ARC