Brigham Young University. Dept. of Geology and Geography
The Dept. of Geology and Geography was established and made a department within the School of Arts and Sciences in 1920 when the Church Teachers College was split. Fred Buss was appointed as the Department Chairman and served in the position until the abolishment of the School of Arts and Sciences in 1921. The department was then placed in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Description
Established: 1920
Abolished: 1921
Location: Provo, Utah (1920-1921)
Functions
The Dept. of Geology and Geography was responsible for teaching courses in Geography and Geology.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Dept. of Geology and Geography was a department within the School of Arts and Sciences. Fred Buss was the Department Chairman and was under the direction of the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences (1920-1921)
Earlier unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Geology and Geography (1919-1920)
Later unit:: Brigham Young University. College of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Geology and Geography (1921-1954)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1920-1921: p. 32 (Dept. of Geology and Geography a part of the School of Arts and Sciences) p. 84-87 (courses taught by department).
Brigham Young University The First One Hundred Years, 1975: v. 4 p. 499 (Fred Buss was Department Chairman).
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00161
Creator: UPB