Brigham Young University. Dept. of Mechanic Arts
The Department of Mechanic Arts was established under the College of Applied Science in 1922 as part of a reorganization of the Department of Mechanics. In 1932 the department absorbed the Department of Drafting. Then in 1948 the department was renamed as the Department of Industrial Arts. Department chairmen included William H. Snell (1923-1935), George H. Havsen (1936), and William H. Snell (1937-1948).
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science. Dept. of Mechanic Arts
Brigham Young University. Mechanic Arts Dept.
Description
Established: 1922
Abolished: 1948
Location: Provo, Utah (1922-1948)
Functions
The Department of Mechanic Arts was was responsible for the teaching of three areas of study: auto mechanics, ironwork, and woodwork.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The department was administered by the department chairman, under direction of the college dean.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science (1922-1948)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Mechanics (1922)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Drafting (1932)
Later Unit unit: Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science. Dept. of Industrial Arts (1922-1948)
Associated Archival Materials
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Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1922-1923: p. 108 (department established)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1947-1948: p. 95 (last year of department's existence)
Brigham Young University The First Hundred Years, 1975: v. 4 p. 503 (William H. Snell (1923-1935); George H. Havsen (1936); and William H. Snell (1937-1948))
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00321
Creator: RSP