Brigham Young University. Dept. of History.

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The Department of History was initially in the College of Arts and Sciences. History later became part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in 1958. In 1965, Social Sciences became its own college, and included the Department of History. The Department of History is now currently under the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. American Heritage (also known as Social Science) 100 was a course taught under the Department of History. The BYU Board of Trustees created the idea of American Heritage 100 over 25 years ago because they believed that university students needed a better understanding of the origins of the Constitution and its role in American life.

From the description of American Heritage Lecture tapes, 1979-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367794872

The Department of History was initially in the College of Arts and Sciences. Christen Jensen was the first Department Chair and taught classes in American History. History later became part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in 1958. In 1965, Social Sciences became its own college, and included the Department of History. The Department of History is now currently under the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. The chairs of the Department of History have been: Kendall Brown 1993-1999; Paul Pixton 1987-1993; James Allen 1981-1987; Ted Warner 1972-1981; DeLamar Jensen 1969-1972; Eugene Campbell 1957-1969; Richard Poll 1955-1957; Russell Swenson -1955; Christen Jensen.

From the description of Student papers, 1956-1970. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 60658024

The Department of History was initially in the College of Arts and Sciences. Christen Jensen was the first Department Chair and taught classes in American History. History later became part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in 1958. In 1965, Social Sciences became its own college, and included the Department of History. The Department of History is now currently under the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. The chairs of the Department of History have been: Kendall Brown 1993-1999; Paul Pixton 1987-1993; James Allen 1981-1987; Ted Warner 1972-1981; DeLamar Jensen 1969-1972; Eugene Campbell 1957-1969; Richard Poll 1955-1957; Russell Swenson -1955; Christen Jensen.

From the description of Records, 1960-1991. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 56075551

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