Brigham Young University. College of Education

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The College of Education began as the Church Teachers College, which then became the School of Education. In 1921, newly appointed President Harris created the College of Education from the School of Education. L. John Nuttall was named Dean of the College in 1922. While John Nuttall acted as Interim President during Harris' world tour, John C. Swensen acted as Dean of Education for the 1926-1927 school year. John Nuttall left the University in 1926, and Harris appointed Amos N. Merrill Acting Dean until 1939, when he was officially named Dean of the College and served until 1945. Asael Lambert was an Interim Dean from 1945-1946, and Reuben Law was appointed Dean from 1946-1954.

From the description of Teacher Education Records, 1973-1995. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 65215985

The College of Education began as the Church Teachers College, which then became the School of Education. In 1921, newly appointed President Harris created the College of Education from the School of Education. LO. John Nuttall was named Dean of the College in 1922. When John Nuttall acted as interim President during Harris' world tour, John C. Swensen acted as Dean of Education for the 1926-1927 school year. When John Nuttall left the University in 1926, Harris appointed Amos N. Merrill as acting Dean until 1939, when he was officially named Dean of the College until 1945. Asael Lambert was an Interim Dean from 1945-1946, when Reuben Law was appointed Dean from 1946-1954. (quoted from UA 700 finding aid).

From the description of Dean's files, 1938-1983. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51654172

The College of Education began as the Church Teachers College, which then became the School of Education. In 1921, newly appointed President Harris created the College of Education from the School of Education. The College of Education became the David O. McKay School of Education in 1998.

From the description of College of Education records, 1960-1983. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367905941

From the description of Records, 1960-1979. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 60658071

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creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education. Teacher Education Records, 1973-1995. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Morrill, A. Reed, 1902-. A. Reed Morrill oral history interview, Aug. 12, 1977. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Law, Reuben D., 1903-1981. Reuben D. Law oral history interview, Aug. 22, 1977. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education. A Statement of the purpose and functions of the BYU Laboratory schools. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education (1921- ). Historical, 1976-1983. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Woolf, Golden L., 1891-1966. Records, 1957-1961. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Browne, Arthur D. Papers, 1955-1957. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education. Records, 1942-1992. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Snow, G. Gardner, 1928-1983. Professional records and correspondence of G. Gardner Snow, 1965-1982. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Clarke, Alva John, 1908-. Point four program files, ca. 1950s-ca. 1960. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Wilson, Marguerite Ivins, 1906-. Marguerite I. Wilson oral history interview, Aug. 18, 1983. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education (1921-. Dean's files, 1975-1978. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education. Records, 1926. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Woodruff, Asahel D. (Asahel Davis), 1904-. Professional papers, 1940-1993. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education. Fundamental principles and generalizations of teaching, 1960. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Pond, A. Smith (Alonzo Smith), 1905-1959. Papers, 1945-1959. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education (1921- ). Correspondence and Minutes, 1970-1979. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Clark, Selby G. (Selby Gamette), 1924-1977. Selby G. Clark papers, 1952-1959. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education. Dean's files, 1938-1983. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Brigham Young University. Dept. of Educational Psychology. Department information, 1987-1991. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education. Records, 1960-1979. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Morrill, A. Reed, 1902-. Papers, 1946-1959. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education (1921-. Dean's files, 1974-1976. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Fisher, Flora Davis, 1891-. Flora Fisher oral history interview, July 27, 1977. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Wadham, Rex A. (Rex Alvon), 1931-1986. Rex A. Wadham personal papers, 1963-1986. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Brigham Young University. Salaries collection, 1919-1920, 1926-1927. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Winsor, A. L. A Summary report of the evaluation of the College of Education at the BYU. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education. Records of the BYU Laboratory School, 1914-1968. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education (1921- ). Curtis N. Van Alfen Files, 1972-1979. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Van Alfen, Curtis N., 1935-. Papers, 1970-1988. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Clarke, Alva John, 1908-. Personal histories, 1977. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education. College of Education records, 1960-1983. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Moffitt, John Clifton, 1896-. John C. Moffitt oral history interview, July 28, 1977. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Christensen, Dean C., 1913-. Dean C. Christensen oral history interview, Aug. 2, 1977. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn De Jong, Thelma Bonham, 1906-1995. Thelma de Jong oral history interview, July 22, 1977. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education (1921-. Graduate assistant correspondence, 1976-1980. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Education (1921-. Papers, 1953. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Flandro, Royce P. (Royce Pendleton), 1922-. Royce P. Flandro papers, 1950-1988. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Brigham Young University. College of Education (1921-. Papers, 1953. Harold B. Lee Library
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