Brigham Young University. Dept. of Rural Engineering
The Department of Rural Social Economics was established by the College of Applied Science in 1923. Lowry Nelson presided over the Department of Rural Engineering from 1923-1925.
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science. Dept. of Rural Social Economics
Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science. Dept. of Rural Engineering
Description
Established: 1923
Abolished: 1925
Location: Provo, Utah (1923-1925)
Functions
The Department of Rural Social Economics was designed to examine the issues and complexities facing agriculture in the Western states. Courses included: principles of agricultural economics, cooperative marketing, rural education, the Mormon village, rural sociology, farm management, western land problems, and American agrarian reform.
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 (1923-1925)
Associated Archival Materials
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Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1923-1924: p. 13 (Lowry Nelson (1923-1924) p. 203-204 (course offerings)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1924-1925: p. 210 (course offering; Lowry Nelson (1924-1925))
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-003??
Creator: RSP