Brigham Young University. News Bureau
Biography
The Brigham Young University News Bureau was established around 1952, and was responsible for overseeing university news publications. In 1978 Press Relations was renamed Public Communications. Directors for the News Bureau included Edwin J. Butterworth (1952-1978).
Press Relations’ main function was to serve the university in dispersing school news to the outside world. It also prepares news releases and dissemination of the same to press, radio, television, magazine, and wire services. Within it there were four main divisions: news operations, information service, publications, and advertising. The news bureau was responsible for publishing president ‘s letter to the parents, special editions of the Daily Universe, and BYU Today, the alumni magazine.
The director of News Bureau reported to the director of the Division of Public Relations until 1964, after which they reported to the director of University Relations.
Later units include Brigham Young University Public Communications Department(1978-1997) and University Communications (1997-).
Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:
University Communications files on awards, 1969-1997
Contains newspaper clippings, new releases, and articles concerning recognition, awards, and non-presidential scholarships at Brigham Young University from 1969 to 1997. Includes general articles about awards and articles about general and specific, annual scholarships.
University Communications files on college rankings, 1994-1997
Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerned with the topic of college rankings from 1995 to 1997.
University Communications files on commencement, 1986-1998
Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, reports, addresses, lists, activities, photographs, college showcases, exercises, and speeches from commencement and graduation ceremonies at the University from 1986 to 1998.
University Communications files on conferences and symposia, 1969-2001
Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, and talks concerning various conferences and symposia including annual university conferences, university-sponsored conferences, and women's conferences from 1973 to 2001.
University Communications files on controversial topics, 1971-2005
University Communications files on culturgram, 1984-1998
Contains newspaper clippings, press releases, and corporate minutes regarding culturgrams at Brigham Young University, from 1984 to 1998.
University Communications files on educational institutions, 1969-1997
University Communications files on finances, 1985-1999
Contains receipts, budget adjustments, financial reports, budget fund records, limited purchase drafts, travel records, and general financial records related to the Communications Department at Brigham Young University from 1993 to 1999.