Brigham Young University. Normal School. Dept. of Art and Manual Training

In 1906, the Department of Drawing combined with manual training courses from the Department of Training to make the Department of Art and Manual Training within the Normal School of Brigham Young University. It taught courses in picture making, form study, object drawing, and manual arts courses like basketweaving. In 1907, the department changed its name to the Department of Manual Training and Fine Art, while maintaining its administrative responsibilities.

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. Normal School. Dept. of Art and Manual Training

Description

Established: 1906

Abolished: 1907

Location: Provo, Utah (1906-1907)

Functions

The Department of Art and Manual Training was responsible for the teaching of basic drawing courses and courses to develop manual dexterity.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Art and Manual Training was part of the Normal School, the primary school training branch of Brigham Young University. Professor Eastmond served as head instructor with Assistant Professor Arnetta Young and Instructor Barrett.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Normal School (1906-1907)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Normal School. Dept. of Drawing (1906)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Normal School. Dept. of Manual Training and Fine Art (1907)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1906-1907: p. 51 (part of the Normal School) p. 59 (Department of Art and Manual Training, courses listed)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1905-1906: p. 67 (Department of Drawing)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1907-1908: p. 65-66 (Department of Manual Training and Fine Art)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00073

Creator: UPB