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− | + | Provided modest exhibits which focused on the prehistory of Utah, the American Southwest, Mesoamerica, Polynesia, Near East, and early pioneer life. Also provided classes on museology to aid students in gaining practical experience in collections care management. In conjunction with the Department of Anthropology, students could pursue field and laboratory research. Research entities in the Museum included the Office of Public Archaeology and the Archaeological Technical Laboratory. | |
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Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1986-1987: p. 113 (placed under the direction of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences) | Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1986-1987: p. 113 (placed under the direction of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences) | ||
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+ | Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1987-1988: p. 111 (Joel C. Janetski, director (1987-1988)) | ||
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+ | Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1999-2000: p. 58 (Marti L. Allen, director (1999-2000); functions) | ||
==Maintenance Information== | ==Maintenance Information== |
Revision as of 14:48, 16 December 2009
In 1982 the Museum received its current name and, a few years later, was administratively separated from the Department of Anthropology. In 1986 the Museum was placed under the direction of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences.
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Provided modest exhibits which focused on the prehistory of Utah, the American Southwest, Mesoamerica, Polynesia, Near East, and early pioneer life. Also provided classes on museology to aid students in gaining practical experience in collections care management. In conjunction with the Department of Anthropology, students could pursue field and laboratory research. Research entities in the Museum included the Office of Public Archaeology and the Archaeological Technical Laboratory.
Assets and Administrative Structure
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Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1982-1986)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1986- )
Associated Archival Materials
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Sources
Brigham Young University Museum of Peoples and Cultures WWW site, December 16, 2009: MPC History (history)
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1981-1982: p. 31 (administrative history, functions)
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1986-1987: p. 113 (placed under the direction of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences)
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1987-1988: p. 111 (Joel C. Janetski, director (1987-1988))
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1999-2000: p. 58 (Marti L. Allen, director (1999-2000); functions)
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