Brigham Young University. Public Communications
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 34 Collections and/or Records:
University Communications files on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1967-2000
University Communications files on the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, 1978-1994
Contains newspaper clippings, press releases, financial records, publications, and other materials related to the international organization named the Council of Advancement and Support of Education, or CASE. Materials date from 1978 to 1994.
University Communications files on the history of campus buildings, 1950-2002
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.
University Communications files on the honor code, 1962-1996
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.
University Communications files on the Jerusalem Center, 1984-1997
Contains newspaper clippings and news releases concerning the Jerusalem Center from 1984 to 1997.
University Communications files on the Mark Hofmann interviews, 1987
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.
University Communications files on the Media Production Studio and LDS Motion Picture Studio, 1959-1994
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.
University Communications files on the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, 2001-2002
Contains news clippings, news releases, magazines, media kits, budgets, facilities, staff, and planning communication and volunteer accounts concerning the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
University Communications files on the university centennial, 1972-1976
Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, photographs, and pin-back buttons regarding Brigham Young University's centennial. Materials date from 1972 to 1976.