Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Dept. of Household Economics"

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In 1904, the Department of Household Economics was established in the School of Arts and Industries of Brigham Young University. It taught several courses with aim of training students in the domestic sciences and domestic arts. In 1906, the School of Arts and Industries was renamed the School of Arts and Trades; the department's name and coursework remained the same.   
 
In 1904, the Department of Household Economics was established in the School of Arts and Industries of Brigham Young University. It taught several courses with aim of training students in the domestic sciences and domestic arts. In 1906, the School of Arts and Industries was renamed the School of Arts and Trades; the department's name and coursework remained the same.   
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==Variant Names==
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Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Industries. Dept. of Household Economics
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Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Trades. Dept. of Household Economics
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==

Revision as of 16:21, 1 September 2009

In 1904, the Department of Household Economics was established in the School of Arts and Industries of Brigham Young University. It taught several courses with aim of training students in the domestic sciences and domestic arts. In 1906, the School of Arts and Industries was renamed the School of Arts and Trades; the department's name and coursework remained the same.

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Industries. Dept. of Household Economics

Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Trades. Dept. of Household Economics

Description

Established: 1904

Abolished: 1906

Location: Provo, Utah (1904-1906)

Functions

The Department of Household Economics was responsible for the teaching of courses in Food & Dietetics, Sanitation, Sewing, and Needlepoint.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Household Economics was part of the School of Arts and Industries, the trade school of Brigham Young University.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Industries (1904-1906)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Trades. Dept. of Household Economics (1906)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1904-1905: p. 121 (part of the School of Arts and Industries) p. 131-135 (Department of Household Economics, courses listed)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1906-1907: p. 109 (School of Arts and Trades) p. 121 (Department of Household Economics)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00096

Creator: UPB