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In 1904, the Department of Trades was officially established in the School of Arts and Industries of Brigham Young University. It taught several courses with aim of training students in various trades including as dressmakers, blacksmiths, and carpenters. 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.

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Industries. Dept. of Trades

Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Trades. Dept. of Trades

Description

Established: 1904

Abolished: 1909

Location: Provo, Utah (1904-1909)

Functions

The Department of Trades was responsible for the teaching of courses in Woodwork, Draughting, Iron Work, House & Sign Painting, Dressmaking, and Millinery.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Trades 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)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Trades. Dept. of Trades (1906)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1904-1905: p. 121 (part of the School of Arts and Industries) p. 124-128 (Department of Trades, courses listed)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1906-1907: p. 109 (School of Arts and Trades) p. 118 (Department of Trades)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00097

Creator: UPB