Brigham Young University. Dept. of Genealogy

The Department of Genealogy was established in 1962 as a two-year program under the supervision of E.C. Jeppsen within the Technical and Semi-Professional Institute. When the Technical and Semi-Professional Institute was abolished in 1964, the department was placed in the College of Industrial and Technical Education, under the supervision of Norman E. Wright. In 1967 the first four-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.

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

Records, 1970-1975 (UA 15)

Sources

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Maintenance Information

Record ID:EAC-2010-00032

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