Brigham Young University. Family Research Institute
The Family Research Institute was established in 1977 when the Family Research Center was renamed. Family Research Institute Directors included: Darwin Thomas (1977-1978) and Howard Bahr (1978-1980). In 1980 the Institute was renamed the Family and Demographic Research Institute.
Contents
Description
Established: 1977
Abolished: 1980
Location: Provo, Utah (1977-1980)
Functions
The Family Research Institute functioned to facilitate and conduct research that would promote the social, psychological, emotional and spiritual welfare of the family.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Family Research Center was administered by an Institute Director.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Research Division (1977-1980)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Family Research Center (1972-1977)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Family and Demographic Research Institute (1980)
Associated Archival Materials
Brigham Young University College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences Records, 1952-1998 (UA 661)
Sources
Brigham Young University College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences Records, 1952-1998: (The Family Research Institute functioned to facilitate and conduct research that would promote the social, psychological, emotional and spiritual welfare of the family.)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1977-1978: p. 29 (est: 1977 within the Research Division) p. 282 (Director: Darwin Thomas)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1978-1979: p 280 (Director: Howard Bahr)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1980-1981: p. 30 (renamed the Family and Demographic Research Institute)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2010-00138
Creator: CEP