Brigham Young University. Program Bureau
Dates
- Existence: 1958 - 1978
Administrative History
The Program Bureau (1958-1978) organized nation and worldwide performances and tours for the performing groups at Brigham Young University.
The Program Bureau, formerly called the Student Program Bureau, was formed in 1958 to facilitate the organization of tours for performing groups at BYU including the Letterman, Fieldhouse Frolics, Startime BYU, and 15. Chairmen and coordinators included John D. Burnett (1958), James H. Lawrence (1959-1973), Janie Thompson (1973-1976), and K. Newell Dayley (1976-1978).
Citation:
Register to the records of the University Program Bureau, 1980: t.p.BYU Organizational History, Sept. 19, 2012: Program Bureau (1958-1978, nation and worldwise performances and tours, formerly Student Program Bureau, formed 1958, Letterman, Fieldhouse Frolics, Startime BYU, 15; Chairmen and coordinators included John D. Burnett (1958), James H. Lawrence (1959-1973), Janie Thompson (1973-1976), and K. Newell Dayley (1976-1978))
Banyan, 1969: p. 99 (Program Bureau; under leadership of Janie Thompson)
Daily universe, March 5, 1970: p. 3 (Janie Thompson, show director; administration, James H. Lawrence)
Brigham Young University catalog of courses, 1970: p. 529 (Program Bureau; Jane Thompson, coordinator)
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Performing Arts Management records
Contains materials concerning Performing Arts Management performing groups from 1960 to 2005. The materials include correspondence, photographs, slides, itineraries, financial records, contracts, programs, and reports. The materials pertain to the administration of performing groups that compete domestically, regionally, and internationally, 1960-2005.
Program Bureau correspondence, 1954-1966
Contains Program Bureau correspondence with information on tours, performing groups, and programs. Materials date from between 1954 and 1966.
Program Bureau correspondence, reports, and subject files, 1964-1969
Contains reports, correspondence, and other materials documenting tours and other performances by the Program Bureau. Materials date from between 1964 and 1968.
Program Bureau records
Includes correspondence, minutes, scripts, lists, newsclippings, and photographs concerning tours and shows.
Program Bureau scrapbooks, 1927-1969
Scrapbooks produced by the Program Bureau with information on student performing groups. Materials date from between 1927 and 1969.
Program Bureau tour reports, 1964-1977
Contains reports on international tours by performing groups associated with the Program Bureau. Materials date from between 1964 and 1977.
Jane Thompson life sketch
Brief reminiscences of important experiences in her life, including singing with the 314th Army Special Service Band, 1945-1947; work with the Program Bureau and in related capacities at BYU, 1952-1984; service on the general board of the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954-1970; and other experiences relating to music. Includes several photographic images.