Brigham Young University. Dept. of Woodwork
The Department of Woodwork offered courses as part of the Department of Engineering (1904-1907), the Department of Trades (1904-), the Beaver Branch (1905-1906), 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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Variant Names
Woodwork
Description
Established: 1904
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 into the Department of Mechanic Arts in 1933.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Engineering (1904-1907)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science (1922-1933)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Mechanic Arts (1922-1948)
Sources
B. Y. U. Annual, 1904-1905: p. 43 (Dept. of 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 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