Brigham Young University. Dept. of Trades
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. The department was abolished in 1909 when the School of Arts and Trades was absorbed by Brigham Young High School.
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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)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Trades (1906-1909)
Later unit: Brigham Young High School (Provo, Utah) (1909)
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)
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1906-1907: p. 109 (part of the School of Arts and Trades) p. 118-121 (courses listed)
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1909-1910: p. 96-99 (High School; courses included woodwork, ironwork, and dressmaking for the first time)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00097
Creator: UPB