Brigham Young University. Food Services

Food Services was established in 1953 as part of the Special Services department of the University. From 1955-1958, Food Services was overseen by the Department of Student Personnel Services. It formed part of the Auxiliary Services of the University from 1958 until it changed to the General University services department in 1972. In 1995, Food Services changed names to Dining Services. Directors of Food Services included Wells Cloward (1953-1985) and Samuel Brooks (1985-1995).

Variant names

Description

Established: 1953

Abolished: 1995

Location: Provo, Utah (1953-1995)

Functions

The University Food Services provided food to students and faculty members at a reasonable cost. These services were initially provided in the men’s and women’s residence halls and in a cafeteria and snack bar located in the Joseph Smith Building. Over time, the Food Service facilities expanded to include: cafeteria service, snack bars, vending, dairy products laboratory, concession stands, bakery, and catering.

Assets and Administrative Structure

Food Services functioned under the supervision of a Director and an assistant to the Director and formed part of the University Special Services (1953-1955), Student Personnel Services (1955-1958), Auxiliary Services (1958-1972), and General University Services (1972-1995).

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Special Services (1953-1955)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Student Personnel Services (1955-1958)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Auxiliary Services (1958-1972)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. General University Services (1972-1995)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dining Services (1995--
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Associated Archival Materials

Faculty Biographical Files, 1900-2000 (UA 909)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1953-1954: p.76 (Special Services) (The University Food Services provided food to students and faculty members at a reasonable cost. These services were initially provided in the men’s and women’s residence halls and in a cafeteria and snack bar located in the Joseph Smith Building.)

Faculty Biographical Files, 1900-2000 (director: Wells Cloward) (director: Samuel Brooks)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1955-1956: p.101 (Student Personnel Services)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1958-1959: p. 103 (Auxiliary Services)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1966-1968: p.62 (Over time, the Food Service facilities expanded to include: cafeteria service, snack bars, vending, dairy products laboratory, concession stands, bakery, and catering.)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1972-1973: p. 67 (General University Services)

Brigham Young University Catalog, 1995-1996: p. 419 (Food Services changes to Dining Services)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-000156

Creator: MRM