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Brigham Young University. Public Communications

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1978 - 1997

Administrative History

Public Communications was responsible for overseeing mass media on all levels, local all the way up to international. Directors for Public Communications included Paul C. Richards (1978-1991), Margaret Smoot (1991-1994), Brent Harker (1994-1997). In 1997, Lee Bartlett assumed control of Public Communications and the name was changed to University Communications.

The main function and purpose of Public Communications was to act as the official university channel for interacting with mass media at local, state, regional, national, and international levels. This meaning they worked with broadcasting on campus, various publications including BYU Today, and Fine Arts News and Features.

The director of Public Communication reported to the president of University Relations. In 1992, with the creation of the Vice-President of Advancement, Public Communications was then under the care of Ronald G. Hyde, Vice-President of Advancement.

Prior to 1978 this unit was called the Brigham Young University News Bureau (1952-1978). The organization has been called University Communications ever since 1997 when the Public Communications Department was abolished.

Citation:
University Communications records, 1921-2009 (Brigham Young University, Public Communications)

BYU organizational history, via WWW, Mar. 12, 2013 (Public Communications; previously known as the News Bureau, renamed in 1978; reports to the university administration; responsible for overseeing university mass media; name changed to University Communications in 1997)

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

University Communications files on awards, 1969-1997

 Sub-Series — Carton 15: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233630562]
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note

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.

Dates: 1969-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications subject files

University Communications files on controversial topics, 1971-2005

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents note Contains newspaper clippings, news releases and photographs concerning various controversies from 1979 to 1997. Controversies include the film "Bless the Beasts," discrimination of gender or race, political cartoons, Mark Hofmann forgeries and bombing, the Sunstone Symposium, Gilmore Murders, Gregoty Watergate, Title IX athletes, the dress code, women in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), University of Utah shanties, swine flu shots, Provo city power, protests, Mountain Bell, PADD,...
Dates: 1971-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications subject files

University Communications files on housing, 1954-1997

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 20
Scope and Contents note

Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, and photographs concerning housing and general service, law suits, resident assistants, concerning ACLU State clippings, Wymount Terrace, Deseret Towers, Helaman Halls, and Heritage Halls from 1954 to 1997.

Dates: 1954-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications subject files

University Communications files on international programs, 1970-1996

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 21
Scope and Contents note

Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, and photographs concerning the international office, international relations, international students, international week, cultural international series, the International Society, Chinese Student Association, and Center for International Area Studies from 1970 to 1992.

Dates: 1970-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications subject files

University Communications files on reports and surveys, 1971-2003

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 32
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, campus memorandums, letters, and reports concerning self-study, self-study budget, facilities and resources, benchmarks, and various other topics of study done by or related to Brigham Young University from 1971 to 2003.

Dates: 1971-2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications subject files

University Communications files on student government and service organizations, 1964-1999

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning Associated Students of Brigham Young University (ASBYU) academics, organizations, Brigham Young University Student Service Association (BYUSA) Ombudsman, service club organization, social office, women's office, BYU Studies, wards, stake firesides, women organization, BYU association of students in education, BYUSA academics, athletics, culture office, community services, elections, bloodmobiles, books for Romania, community services,...
Dates: 1964-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications files on Student Life

University Communications files on Student Life, 1964-1999

 Series
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 3
Scope and Contents note Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, and photographs concerning Student Life from 1964 to 1999. Areas these materials cover are student services, including concerts, the counseling center, salary articles, and Women's Services and Resources, as well as BYUSA activities and services. Materials also include to the department of Student Life and student services, as well as files relating to the University's Student Association, specifically regarding activities and club associations at...
Dates: 1964-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records

University Communications files on the history of campus buildings, 1950-2002

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note

Contains historical files of campus buildings in the form of newspaper clippings, news releases, dedicatory reports, correspondence, proposals, photographs, and slides, dating from 1962 to 2002. Materials relate to the design, building and dedication of various on-campus buildings. These buildings include the George H. Brimhall building, the Cougar Stadium, the Marriott Center, the Harris Fine Arts Center, and others.

Dates: 1950-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications subject files

University Communications files on the honor code, 1962-1996

 Sub-Series — Carton 77: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233626388]
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 29
Scope and Contents note

Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, honor code editorials and columns, pamphlets, booklets, state clippings, and talks concerning the honor code and the Honor Council from 1962 to 1996.

Dates: 1962-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications subject files

University Communications files on the Jerusalem Center, 1984-1997

 Sub-Series — Carton 99: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233626602], Folder: 1-20
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 22
Scope and Contents note

Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning the Jerusalem Center from 1984 to 1997.

Dates: 1984-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications subject files

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