Branch Agricultural College Records

Record Group

Identifier: AR-075

Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials from different departments of the Branch Agricultural College. Departments included are: Administrative, Academic, Student Life, Veteran Affairs, Finance, and Student Life. All non-student life records are comprised mostly of subject files, correspondence, reports, inventories, meeting minutes and promotional materials. Student life materials are comprised of event programs, posters, student records, handbooks, student leadership meetings, artifacts, housing, Alumni promotional materials, scrapbooks, drama productions, sporting events and subject files. Military records relate to files pertaining to Veteran Affairs including World War II and Korean Conflict, army contracts, Federal Works Agency, and meeting minutes.

Dates

Creation: 1897-1963

Conditions Governing Access

The Branch Agricultural College Records is open and freely available to researchers during Special Collections hours. Select items may be restricted.

Conditions Governing Use

The Branch Agricultural College Records are the physical property of the Gerald R. Sherratt Library, Southern Utah University. Literary rights, including copyright, may belong to the authors or their heirs and assigns. Please contact Special Collections for information regarding specific use of this collection.

Biographical / Historical

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The Branch Normal School (BNS) was founded in 1897 as the Branch Normal School of the University of Utah. In 1913, the Branch Normal School was reorganized as a branch of the Utah State Agricultural College in Logan, Utah. With the establishment of the Branch Agricultural College (BAC), classes in Economics, Vocational Industrial Education, Arts, Sciences, Business and Education became available.

In 1936 the Board of Trustees authorized the addition of Senior Division courses in Agronomy, Animal Husbandry and Agricultural Economics. These classes then allowed students to receive a Bachelors of Science degree. In 1948, courses on teacher training and education allowed more students to received Bachelor degrees.

When the BAC officially became the College of Southern Utah (CSU) in 1953, the campus boasted 50 acres of buildings, farm land, playgrounds and lawns. With a variety of committees, councils, administrative staff, colleges, student organizations and activities.

Full Extent

18 Linear Feet : 21 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection is organized into five series. Each sub-series is arranged alphabetically by topic/department. Items are arranged within each topic by type of material and date.

Series I. Administrative Sub-Series A. Administrative History B. Associations and Conferences C. Athletics D. Academics, Curriculum and Coursework E. Boy Scouts F. Budget G. Commencement H. Committees I. Community Relations J. Development and Donations K. Education L. Enrollment and Growth M. Extension Services, Farm (Agriculture Department) N. Facilities O. Faculty P. Financial Affairs Q. High School R. Land Grants, Deeds and Titles S. Legislative T. Library U. Museum and Art Exhibits V. Payroll W. Purchasing

Series II. Student Life Sub-Series A. General B. Events C. Housing D. Organizations: Clubs E. Organizations: Student Leadership and Executive Council F. Organizations: Greek G. Other Universities H. Non-University Publications I. Alumni

Series III. Military Sub-Series A. World War II B. Korean War

Series IV. Scrapbooks Sub-Series A. George Barrus B. General

Series V. Artifacts