Harold B. Lee Library

Brigham Young University and the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Introduction

Brigham Young University is a private university that seeks to develop students of faith, intellect and character who have the skills and the desire to continuing learning and to serve others throughout their lives. Tracing its roots to Utah’s rich pioneer heritage and to Brigham Young Academy, the original school established in 1875, the university continues to provide an outstanding education in an atmosphere consistent with the ideals and principles of its sponsor, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1954, Ernest Wilkinson organized the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. In 1965, the College was divided, and the College of Social Sciences was organized. In 1980, a major reorganization combined several departments in the College of Social Sciences, and Family Living into the College of Family, Home and Social Sciences. Brigham Young University’s remarkable history can be uncovered through many of the collections held in the University Archives. The following source materials can get you started on your exploration of Brigham Young University’s College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences.

Secondary Sources and General information

Collections held by the University Archives will be more useful to your specific research topic after you understand more about the general history of the university. The following resources are available to help you develop that understanding.

• Histories of Brigham Young University
  • Wilkinson, Ernest L. Brigham Young University: The First One Hundred Years (4 volumes). Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1975.
  • Wilkinson, Ernest L. and W. Cleon Skousen. Brigham Young University: A School of Destiny.  Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1976.
  • Butterworth, Edwin Jr. Brigham Young University: 1,000 Views of 100 Years. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1975.

Primary Sources

• Sample materials dealing with the Brigham Young University College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences: A sample of the materials that contain information about BYU’s College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. To map out a research strategy, please schedule an appointment with the University Archivist at 422-5821 or gordon_daines@byu.edu for additional help in discovering what other collections we may have that pertain to your research topic.
  • UA 464 Records, 1918-1962 Includes correspondence, memoranda, faculty load reports, budget reports, curriculum, catalog material, registration, scholarship and fellowship information. Also includes information concerning various departments, data processing reports, college enrollment and grades, and faculty personnel files.
  • UA 309 Records 1954-1972 Includes general College records, and files from the office of the Dean.
  • UA 568 College of Family, Home and Social Sciences records, 1957-1976 Includes correspondence and records from the office of the Dean of the College of Social Sciences.
  • UA 515 Records, 1959-1964 Includes minutes of College meetings, teaching and testing materials for human development and family relations classes, homemaking education, child development, marriage, and clothing and textiles classes.
• The following items are restricted.  Please contact the University Archivist for more information regarding access to these collections.
  • UA 692 Deans’ files, 1941-1980 Records of the College of Family, Home and Social Sciences. Restricted access; permission required from the University Archivist.
  • UA 661 College of Family, Home and Social Sciences records, 1952-1998 This collection includes correspondence, annual reports for the college and departments, budget information, meeting minutes, faculty files, dean’s files, and recordings. Restricted for 25 years after the creation of the records and thereafter open to the public after consultation with the University Archivist and in accordance with the General Restriction Statement of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections.
  • UA 1201 Dean’s Office Records, 1979-1998 This collection contains correspondence to the Dean’s office, files on different departments within the college, meeting minutes, information on college convocations and university commencements, and other information documenting the activities of the Dean’s office. Restricted for 25 years after the creation of the records and thereafter open to the public after consultation with the University Archivist and in accordance with the General Restriction Statement of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections.
  • UA 907 Dean’s Office records, 1990-1991 Contains information on faculty, staff awards, class schedules, associations, committees, reports, convocations, programs, courses, funds, research, equipment, and applications. Restricted for 25 years after the creation of the records and thereafter open to the public after consultation with the University Archivist and in accordance with the General Restriction Statement of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections.

This Popular Search Topics page offers only samplings of materials included in the University Archives that document the history of the Brigham Young University College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. Be sure to visit Special Collections to discover other materials.