Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Dept. of Genealogy"
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| − | The Department of Genealogy was established in 1962 as part of the Technical and Semi-Professional Institute as a two-year training program. When the Technical and Semi-Professional Institute was abolished in 1964, the department remained in the renamed Technical Institute. In 1967 the first four-year program was offered. In 1972, the university announced that the associate's and bachelor's degrees were to be discontinued, and the department was transferred to the Institute of Genealogical Studies in the College of Social Sciences. | + | The Department of Genealogy was established in 1962 as part of the Technical and Semi-Professional Institute as a two-year training program. When the Technical and Semi-Professional Institute was abolished in 1964, the department remained in the renamed Technical Institute. In 1967 the first four-year program was offered. In 1972, the university announced that the associate's and bachelor's degrees were to be discontinued, and the department was transferred to the Institute of Genealogical Studies in the College of Social Sciences. Department chairs included Ernest C. Jeppsen (1962-1964) and Norman E. Wright (1964-1972). |
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Established: [[established in::date::1962]] | Established: [[established in::date::1962]] | ||
| − | Abolished: [[abolished in::date:: | + | Abolished: [[abolished in::date::1972]] |
Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] | Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] | ||
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==Functions== | ==Functions== | ||
| − | To prepare students for personal and commercial work in the field of genealogy. From 1962 to 1972 the department offered two-year associate's, and between 1967 and | + | To prepare students for personal and commercial work in the field of genealogy. From 1962 to 1972 the department offered two-year associate's, and between 1967 and 1972 offered four-year bachelor's degrees. |
==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ==Assets and Administrative Structure== | ||
| − | Between 1962 and 1972, the department operated under a supervisor who was under the direction of the Technical Institute chair, who reported to the dean of the General College | + | Between 1962 and 1972, the department operated under a supervisor who was under the direction of the Technical Institute chair, who reported to the dean of the General College. |
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Technical Institute]] ([[date::1964]]-[[date::1972]]) | Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Technical Institute]] ([[date::1964]]-[[date::1972]]) | ||
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==Associated Archival Materials== | ==Associated Archival Materials== | ||
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Catalog of courses, 1962: p. 374 (Genealogy; area of instruction for the Technical and Semi-Professional Institute) | Catalog of courses, 1962: p. 374 (Genealogy; area of instruction for the Technical and Semi-Professional Institute) | ||
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Daily universe, Sept. 18, 1972: p. 1 (Institute of Genealogical Studies; program included classroom instruction, a research program, and a Genealogical Research Center; discontinued offering degrees in genealogy due to lack of employment opportunities; part of College of Social Sciences; Phillip R. Kunz, director of institute; Jerry D. Wells, manager of Genealogical Research Center; Norman E. Wright, coordinator of teaching program) | Daily universe, Sept. 18, 1972: p. 1 (Institute of Genealogical Studies; program included classroom instruction, a research program, and a Genealogical Research Center; discontinued offering degrees in genealogy due to lack of employment opportunities; part of College of Social Sciences; Phillip R. Kunz, director of institute; Jerry D. Wells, manager of Genealogical Research Center; Norman E. Wright, coordinator of teaching program) | ||
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Not found: Catalog of courses, 1960 | Not found: Catalog of courses, 1960 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:41, 11 August 2023
The Department of Genealogy was established in 1962 as part of the Technical and Semi-Professional Institute as a two-year training program. When the Technical and Semi-Professional Institute was abolished in 1964, the department remained in the renamed Technical Institute. In 1967 the first four-year program was offered. In 1972, the university announced that the associate's and bachelor's degrees were to be discontinued, and the department was transferred to the Institute of Genealogical Studies in the College of Social Sciences. Department chairs included Ernest C. Jeppsen (1962-1964) and Norman E. Wright (1964-1972).
Contents
Variant Names
Genealogy Dept.
Genealogical Research Technology Program
Description
Established: 1962
Abolished: 1972
Location: Provo, Utah
Functions
To prepare students for personal and commercial work in the field of genealogy. From 1962 to 1972 the department offered two-year associate's, and between 1967 and 1972 offered four-year bachelor's degrees.
Assets and Administrative Structure
Between 1962 and 1972, the department operated under a supervisor who was under the direction of the Technical Institute chair, who reported to the dean of the General College.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Technical and Semi-Professional Institute (1962-1964)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Technical Institute (1964-1972)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Institute of Genealogical Studies (1972)
Associated Archival Materials
Records, 1970-1975 (UA 15)
Sources
Catalog of courses, 1962: p. 374 (Genealogy; area of instruction for the Technical and Semi-Professional Institute)
Daily universe, Jan. 19, 1962: p. 8 (associate's degree program, undergraduate minor in genealogy available through Technical and Semi-Professional Institute; directed by Wayne B. Hales and Ernest C. Jeppsen)
Catalog of courses, 1964: p. 388 (Genealogical Research; area of instruction in Technical Institute) p. 395 (offered associate's degree in Genealogical Research Technology; supervisor, Norman E. Wright)
Daily universe, Jan. 22, 1964: p. 8 (Genealogy courses taught under General College, as well as Religious Education and the Technical Institute)
Daily universe, Oct. 7, 1964: p. 2 (two-year program in Genealogical Research taught in General College)
Daily universe, Nov. 25, 1964: p. 4 (Genealogy Dept.; part of General College)
Catalog of courses, 1966: p. 428 (Genealogical Research; area of instruction in Technical Institute) p. 437 (offered associate's degree for Genealogical Research Technicians; supervisor, Norman E. Wright)
Catalog of courses, 1968: p. 247 (Genealogy; offered bachelor's degree in genealogy) p. 485 (Genealogical Research; area of instruction in Technical Institute) p. 494 (offered associate's degree for Genealogical Research Technicians; supervisor, Norman E. Wright)
Daily universe, May 14, 1969: p. 8 (Genealogy Department; Norman E. Wright, chairman)
Daily universe, Aug. 12, 1969: p. 3 (Genealogical Research Technology Program; supervisor, Norman E. Wright)
Catalog of courses, 1970: p. 281 (Genealogy; offered bachelor's degree) p. 503 (associate's degree for Genealogical Research Technicians offered in Technical Institute; supervisor, Norman E. Wright) p. 528 (Genealogy; area studies program)
Daily universe, July 30, 1970: p. 5 (Norman E. Wright, supervisor of genealogy and director of the Genealogical Research Center)
General catalog, 1972: p. 300 (Genealogy; offered bachelor's degree) p. 515 (associate's degree for Genealogical Research Technicians offered in Technical Institute; supervisor, Norman E. Wright) p. 545 (Genealogy; area studies program)
Daily universe, Sept. 18, 1972: p. 1 (Institute of Genealogical Studies; program included classroom instruction, a research program, and a Genealogical Research Center; discontinued offering degrees in genealogy due to lack of employment opportunities; part of College of Social Sciences; Phillip R. Kunz, director of institute; Jerry D. Wells, manager of Genealogical Research Center; Norman E. Wright, coordinator of teaching program)
Not found: Catalog of courses, 1960
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