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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 110 Collections and/or Records:

University Communications files on the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology, 1961-1997

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 5 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents note Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, and photographs concerning the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology from 1961 to 1997. Material topics include chemical, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, the engineering symposium, industrial design, industrial education, computer services, Advanced combustion, engineering research center, computer science, computer aided manufacturing, computer integrated manufacturing, the Eyring Research Institute, computers,...
Dates: 1961-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications files on colleges and departments

University Communications files on the J. Reuben Clark Law School, 1971-1997

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 5 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents note

Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning the J. Reuben Clark Law School from 1971 to 1997. Materials also relate to the dedication of the J. Reuben Clark Law School, the National Conference on Law and Education, the Federalist Society, Ernest L. Wilkinson (Chair of Law), and the Howard W. Hunter Law Library.

Dates: 1971-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications files on colleges and departments

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

University Communications files on the Mark Hofmann interviews, 1987

 Sub-Series — Carton 81: Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233626420]
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 31
Scope and Contents

Contains press releases, newspaper clippings, and bound volumes concerning Mark Hofmann interviews conducted at the Utah State Prison in 1987. These interviews and other materials are related to a case involving forgeries of Mormon historical documents and bombings in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: 1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications subject files

University Communications files on the Marriott School of Management, 1969-1998

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 5 Sub-Series 27
Scope and Contents note Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning the Marriott School of Management from 1969 to 1998. Materials also concern the School of Accountancy, the Institute of Professional Accountancy, the Institute of Public Management, organizational behavior, the Skaggs Institute of Retail Management, business education and administration management, the business and economic research center, the business advisory council, the Beta Gamma Sigma management society, Delta Pi Epsilon...
Dates: 1969-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications files on colleges and departments

University Communications files on the Media Production Studio and LDS Motion Picture Studio, 1959-1994

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4 Sub-Series 34
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs, newspaper clippings, press releases, and lists regarding the Media Production Studio and the LDS Motion Picture studio owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1972 to 1994. Materials contain photographs of movies and productions produced by these studios.

Dates: 1959-1994
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications subject files

University Communications files on the M.L. Bean Museum, 1972-1996

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 6 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings, photographs, and press releases regarding the Monte L. Bean Museum at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah from 1983 to 1996.

Dates: 1972-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications files on campus museums

University Communications files on the Museum of Art, 1987-1998

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 6 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings, photographs, press releases, pamphlets, and memorandums regarding the Museum of Art at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah from 1987 to 1998.

Dates: 1987-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications files on campus museums

University Communications files on the Museum of Peoples and Cultures, 1981-1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 6 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings, photographs, and press releases regarding the Museum of Peoples and Cultures owned by Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah from 1981 to 1995.

Dates: 1981-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications files on campus museums

University Communications files on the Physical Facilities Division, 1980-2000

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 5 Sub-Series 19
Scope and Contents note

Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, photographs concerning the items under the Physical Facilities Division from 1995 to 2000. Some of these include the Physical Plant, Grounds and Maintenance, Physical Facilities, and recycling. Other materials include memorandums, forms, and letters regarding innovations and general building upkeep.

Dates: 1980-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications files on colleges and departments

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