Brigham Young University. Dept. of Ironwork

The Department of Ironwork was a sub-department of the College of Applied Science from 1922 to 1924. Ironwork offered elementary courses in principles of forge practice. It was abolished in 1924.

Description

Established: 1922

Abolished: 1924

Location: Provo, Utah (1922-1924)

Functions

The Department of Ironwork provided courses in Ironwork for those studying Mechanic Arts. These courses had been offered since the beginning of BYU as part of different departments.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Ironwork functioned under the college dean of the College of Applied Science. Courses in Ironwork were offered in different departments since the beginning of BYU, namely the Department of Trades, the Department of Correlated Arts, and the Department of Mechanics.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science (1922-1924)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog Issue 1922-1923: p. 35 (Ironwork listed as a department of the College of Applied Science) p. 108 (Ironwork offered elementary courses in principles of forge practice; associated with Mechanic Arts)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1912-1913: p. 63 (Ironwork was part of the Department of Correlated Arts)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1904-1905: p. 125 (Ironwork was part of the Department of Trades)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00320

Creator: UPB