Brigham Young University. Food Services
During the Harris Administration, the Home Economic Department and the University Treasurer supervised the kitchens in the Allen and Amanda Knight Hall and the cafeterias located at Wymount and the Joseph Smith Building. In 1953 and under the direction of Wells Cloward, the technical structure and organization of Food Services was established within the Special Services department of the University. Beginning in 1954, Food Services was organized under Auxiliary Services. In 1972, it was organized under the General Services department. In 1993, Food Services changed names to Dining Services. Directors of Food Services included Wells Cloward (1953-1985) and Samuel Brooks (1985-1993).
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Description
Established: 1953
Abolished: 1993
Location: Provo, Utah (1953-1993)
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 formed part of the University Special Services (1953-1955), Student Personnel Services (1955-1958), Auxiliary Services (1958-1969), Vice-President of Business (1969-1973), Assistant Vice-President for Business Affairs (1973-1975), and Assistant Vice-President of the Physical Plant (1972-1979), and the Vice-President of Support Services.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Special Services (1953-1954)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Auxiliary Services (1954-1969)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1969-1990)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Student Auxiliary Services (1990-1993)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dining Services (1993- )
Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Agricultural Operations (1954-1979)
Associated Archival Materials
Brigham Young University General Services Records (1957-1984) Box 24 Folder 5 (UA 1365)
1955 Annual Report Department of Auxiliary Services Brigham Young University (UA 1326 Box 18)
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.)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1954-1955 p. 15 (Food Services listed under Auxiliary Services)
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 General Services Records (1957-1984) Box 24 Folder 5 (UA 1365) (During the Harris Administration, the Home Economic Department and the University Treasurer supervised the kitchens in the Allen and Amanda Knight Hall and the cafeterias located at Wymount and the Joseph Smith Building. In 1953 and under the direction of Wells Cloward, the technical structure and organization of Food Services was established within the Special Services department of the University.)
Brigham Young University Telephone Directory 1993-1994 p. 39 (Food Services changes to Dining Services) (Director: Samuel Brooks)
Faculty Biographical Files, 1900-2000 (UA 909) (director: Wells Cloward) (director: Samuel Brooks)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2010-000156
Creator: MRM/ARC