Brigham Young University. Dept. of Geography
The Dept. of Geography was a part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences during its time of operation from 1955 to 1965. It then became a part of the newly established College of Social Sciences and remained so until 1981 when it became a part of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. The Dept. of Geography has been under the direction of chairmen Elliot Tuttle (!955-58), Albert L. Fisher (1959-1960), Robert L. Layton (1961-1965), Floyd Millet (1966-1967), and Robert L. Layton (1968-1975).
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Dept. of Geography
Brigham Young University. College of Social Sciences. Dept. of Geography
Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. Dept. of Geography
Description
Established: 1955
Location: Provo, Utah (1955- )
Functions
The Dept. of Geography provided instruction to those wishing to build a vast cultural education around a primary interest in geography and the understanding of the world and its problems. Courses offered included Geography in World Affairs, Geography of Climates, Industrial Geography, Urban Geography and Geography of Underdeveloped Areas.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Dept. of Geography functions under the administration of a department chair under the direction of the college dean. During its existence, the department has been under the direction of the deans of and parts of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (1955-1965), the College of Social Sciences (1965-1981), and part of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981-).
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1955- )
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Geology and Geography (1955)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (1955-1965)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Social Sciences (1965-1981)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1981- )
Associated Archival Materials
Sources
Brigham Young University, 1975: vol. 3 p. 118, 120 (under College of Social Sciences)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1955-1956: p. 239-241 (example courses: Geography in World Affairs, Geography of Climates, Industrial Geography, Urban Geography, and Geography of Underdeveloped Areas.)
Brigham Young University, 1975: vol. 4 p. 498-499 (Elliot Tuttle (!955-58), Albert L. Fisher (1959-1960), Robert L. Layton (1961-1965), Floyd Millet (1966-1967), and Robert L. Layton (1968-1975), department chairmen)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00322
Creator: CEM