Brigham Young University. Dept. of Woodwork

The Department of Woodwork is listed as part of the Department of Engineering (1904-1905), the Department of Art and Manual Training (1906-1910), 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.

Description

Established: 1903

Abolished: 1933

Location: Provo, Utah (1903-1933)

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 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 in 1933.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1903-1933)

Superior unit: College of Applied Science (1922-1933)

Sources

Brigham Young University Quarterly Catalogue of Secondary Schools, 1910: p. 65 (part of Dept. of Art and Manual Training; Courses)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalogue, 1908-1909: p. 53, 104 (Advanced courses; four-year degree)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalogue, 1907-1908: p. 48-52 (Part of the College of Applied Science)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1922-23: p. 108-109 (Part of Mechanic Arts) p. 10 (Professor Snell)

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

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00319

Creator: UPB