Brigham Young University. Dept. of Landscape Architecture

In 1935 the College of Applied Science established the department of Landscape Architecture. Laval S. Morris served as department chairman from 1935 to 1940.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science. Dept. of Landscape Architecture

Brigham Young University. Landscape Architecture Dept.

Description

Established: 1935

Abolished: 1940

Location: Provo, Utah (1935-1940)

Functions

The Department of Landscape Architecture included course on elementary landscape architecture, elements of drawing, herbaceous plant materials, trees and shrubs, history and literature of landscape architecture, landscape design, city planning, architectural design, landscape engineering and construction, recreational planning, and planting design.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was administered by the department chairman, under the direction of the college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science (1935-1940)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science. Dept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (1940)

Associated Archival Materials

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Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1935-1936: p. 161 (first year of department's existence)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1939-1940: p. 153-155 (course offering and last year of department's existence)

Brigham Young University The First Hundred Years, 1975: v. 4 p. 501 (Laval S. Morris (1935-1939)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00300

Creator: RSP