Brigham Young University. Dept. of Household Economics

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. The School of Arts and Trades was abolished in 1909, and its departments were absorbed by the Brigham Young High School.

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: 1909

Location: Provo, Utah (1904-1909)

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 between 1904 and 1906, and part of the School of Arts and Trades between 1906 and 1909.

Associated Units

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

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Trades (1906-1909)

Later unit: Brigham Young High School (Provo, Utah) (1909)

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)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1909-1910: p. 98-99 (Courses in Domestic Science and Courses in Domestic Art listed under the High School)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00096

Creator: UPB