Brigham Young University. Graduate School

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The Graduate program began in 1921 with Christen Jensen serving as chairman. Later, in 1929, the Graduate School was formally organized and Jensen was then appointed as Dean of the school. When President Wilkinson came to BYU in 1961, he organized many of the doctoral programs. In the time since the Graduate Studies program was organized to Riddle's administration, Brigham Young University has awarded 9,331 master's degrees, and 882 doctoral degrees were conferred between 1960 and 1975.

From the description of Brigham Young University Graduate School records, 1965-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367795594

The Graduate Division slowly developed in the 1920s until it became the Graduate School in 1929 with Christen Jensen as dean. The Graduate School is responsible for all graduate programs at Brigham Young University.

From the description of Records, 1954-1993. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 54904667

The Graduate program began in 1921 with Christen Jensen serving as chairman. Later, in 1929, the Graduate School was formally organized and Jensen was then appointed as Dean of the school. Asahel D. Woodruff took over in 1949 after Jensen's retirement. Following Woodruff were George H. Hansen in 1954 and A. Smith Pond in 1957. George H. Hansen served as acting dean during the summer of 1959 after Pond suffered a heart attack and died on 2 April 1959. Steward L. Grow was then appointed acting dean for the 1959-60 school year. When President Wilkinson came to BYU in 1961, he organized many of the doctoral programs. In 1960 Wesley P. Lloyd was appointed dean and served for 9 years. Under Lloyd, the Graduate School became a member of the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States and continued its role in the Western Association of Graduate Schools. When Lloyd resigned in 1969, Chauncey C. Riddle was appointed as the new dean. In the time since the Graduate Studies program was organized to Riddle's administration, Brigham Young University has awarded 9,331 master's degrees, and 882 doctoral degrees were conferred between 1960 and 1975.

From the description of Records, 1983-1986. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 61252037

From the description of Records, 1972-1981. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 56976370

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creatorOf Brigham Young University. Graduate School. Chauncey Riddles's Files, 1951-1980. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. Graduate School. Brigham Young University Graduate School records, 1965-1981. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. Graduate School. Graduate awards, 1976. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. Graduate School. Files, 1960-1979. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. Graduate School. Records, 1952-1968. Harold B. Lee Library
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creatorOf Brigham Young University. Graduate School. Deleted files, 1975. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. Graduate School. Records and correspondence of Chauncey C. Riddle, 1970-1979. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Lloyd, Wesley P., 1904-. Papers, 1933-1976. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. Graduate School. History and mission, 1949, 1969. Harold B. Lee Library
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creatorOf Brigham Young University. Graduate School. Honorary Degrees Awarded, 1965-1975. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Jensen, Christen, 1881-1961. Papers, 1903-1961. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. Graduate School. Council records, 1980-1988. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. Graduate School. Graduate Council minutes, 1946-1973. Harold B. Lee Library
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creatorOf Brigham Young University. Graduate School. Robert W. Laird files, 1973-1981. Harold B. Lee Library
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associatedWith Hansen, George H., 1896- person
associatedWith Jensen, Christen, 1881-1961. person
associatedWith Lloyd, Wesley P. 1904- person
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associatedWith Pond, Alonzo Smith, 1905-1059. person
associatedWith Riddle, Chauncey Cazier, 1926- person
associatedWith Riddle, Chauncy C. 1926- person
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