Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Dept. of Woodwork"

 
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The Department of Woodwork is listed as part of the Department of Engineering (1904-1907), the College of Applied Science, and the Department of Mechanic Arts (1922-1933).  Advanced and elementary courses were offered as part of a four-year degree.  The Department of Woodwork was dissolved as a separate entity in 1933.  Professor William H. Snell was the main Professor of Mechanic Arts and Woodwork for many years.
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The Department of Woodwork offered courses as part of the College of Applied Science.  Advanced and elementary courses were offered as part of a four-year degree.  The Department of Woodwork was absolved into the Department of Mechanic Arts in 1933.  Professor William H. Snell was the main Professor of Mechanic Arts and Woodwork for many years.
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==Variant Names==
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Woodwork
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
  
Established: [[established in::date::1903]]
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Established: [[established in::date::1922]]
  
 
Abolished: [[abolished in::date::1933]]
 
Abolished: [[abolished in::date::1933]]
  
Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1903]]-[[date::1933]])
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Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1922]]-[[date::1933]])
  
 
==Functions==
 
==Functions==
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==Assets and Administrative Structure==
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
  
The Department of Woodwork was part of the Mechanic Arts Department in its listings in course catalogues.  The program began in 1903 with only elementary-level courses but developed into a degree program.  It absolved into the Department of Mechanic Arts in 1933.
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The Department of Woodwork functioned as part of the College of Applied Science and its college dean.  The program began in 1904 with only elementary-level courses but developed into a degree program.  Courses in Woodwork were part of the Department of Engineering and the Department of Trades and the Beaver Branch from the start of BYU.  The Department of Woodwork absolved into the Department of Mechanic Arts in 1933.
  
 
==Associated Units==
 
==Associated Units==
 
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Dept. of Engineering]] ([[date::1904]]-[[date::1907]])
 
  
 
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science]] ([[date::1922]]-[[date::1933]])
 
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science]] ([[date::1922]]-[[date::1933]])
  
Later unit: [[later unit::Brigham Young University. Dept. of Mechanic Arts]] ([[date::1922]]-[[date::1948]])
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Later unit: [[later unit::Brigham Young University. Dept. of Mechanic Arts]] ([[date::1933]]-[[date::1948]])
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
  
B. Y. U. Annual, 1904-1905: p. 43 (Dept. of Woodwork was part of the Department of Engineering)
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B. Y. U. Annual, 1904-1905: p. 43 (Woodwork was part of the Department of Engineering; Woodwork variant name)
  
Brigham Young University Annual Catalogue, 1908-1909: p. 53, 104 (Advanced courses; four-year degree)
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B.Y.U Quarterly Catalogue, 1905-1906: p. 137 (Woodwork was part of the Department of Trades of the School of Arts and Industries) p. 171 (courses in Woodwork were offered at the Beaver Branch)
  
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalogue, 1907-1908: p. 48-52 (Part of the College of Applied Science)
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B. Y. U. Catalogs, 1906-1907: p. 188 (Woodwork was also part of the Department of Trades of the School of Arts and Trades)
  
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1922-23: p. 108-109 (Part of Mechanic Arts) p. 10 (Professor Snell)
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Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1922-23: p. 35 (Woodwork listed as a department of the College of Applied Science) p. 108-109 (Part of Mechanic Arts)
  
 
Brigham Young University Quarterly Catalog, 1933-1934: p. 168-172 (absorbed into the department of Mechanic Arts)
 
Brigham Young University Quarterly Catalog, 1933-1934: p. 168-172 (absorbed into the department of Mechanic Arts)

Latest revision as of 11:11, 17 March 2011

The Department of Woodwork offered courses as part of the College of Applied Science. Advanced and elementary courses were offered as part of a four-year degree. The Department of Woodwork was absolved into the Department of Mechanic Arts in 1933. Professor William H. Snell was the main Professor of Mechanic Arts and Woodwork for many years.

Variant Names

Woodwork

Description

Established: 1922

Abolished: 1933

Location: Provo, Utah (1922-1933)

Functions

To teach elementary and advanced courses in Woodwork. For example: materials, construction, design, drafting, finishing, turning, lumbering, cabinet work, shingling, and creative design.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Woodwork functioned as part of the College of Applied Science and its college dean. The program began in 1904 with only elementary-level courses but developed into a degree program. Courses in Woodwork were part of the Department of Engineering and the Department of Trades and the Beaver Branch from the start of BYU. The Department of Woodwork absolved into the Department of Mechanic Arts in 1933.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science (1922-1933)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Mechanic Arts (1933-1948)

Sources

B. Y. U. Annual, 1904-1905: p. 43 (Woodwork was part of the Department of Engineering; Woodwork variant name)

B.Y.U Quarterly Catalogue, 1905-1906: p. 137 (Woodwork was part of the Department of Trades of the School of Arts and Industries) p. 171 (courses in Woodwork were offered at the Beaver Branch)

B. Y. U. Catalogs, 1906-1907: p. 188 (Woodwork was also part of the Department of Trades of the School of Arts and Trades)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1922-23: p. 35 (Woodwork listed as a department of the College of Applied Science) p. 108-109 (Part of Mechanic Arts)

Brigham Young University Quarterly Catalog, 1933-1934: p. 168-172 (absorbed into the department of Mechanic Arts)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00319

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