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Brigham Young University. Public Relations Division

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1955 - 1964

Administrative History

The Public Relations Division (1955-1964) was an administrative unit at Brigham Young University. The division was responsible for coordinating relationships between the university and external entities and to organize campus activities.

The Public Relations Division was established in 1955 by Dean A. Peterson, and reported directly to the university administration. It administered a number of units, including the Student Program Bureau (1955-1958), the Program Bureau (1958-1964), the Lectures and Musicals Committee (1955-1964), the News Bureau (1955-1964), the BYU Service Letter Committee (1955-1964), and Campus Tours and Conferences (1961-1964). The unit was later reorganized as the University Relations Division in 1964.

Directors included Dean A. Peterson (1955-1957) and Lester B. Whetten (1957-1964).

Citation:
University Relations Division records, 1929-1972 (Public Relations Division; Division of Public Relations; Public Relations; division of Brigham Young University)

Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Mar. 26, 2008 (Public Relations Division; administrative department of Brigham Young University)

BYU organizational history, via WWW, Sept. 21, 2012 (Public Relations Division; Division of Public Relations; Public Relations; Public Relations and Publications; est. 1955; responsible for coordinating with the affairs outside of the university as well as helping to organize campus activities and programs; reorganized in 1964 as University Relations Division; directors included Dean A. Peterson (1955-1957), and Lester B. Whetten (1957-1964); reported to the university administration; subordinate units included Student Program Bureau (1955-1958), Program Bureau (1958-1964), Lectures and Musicals Committee (1955-1964), News Bureau (1955-1964), BYU Service Letter Committee (1955-1964), and Campus Tours and Conferences (1961-1964); associated with Alumni Association (1956-1964))

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Athletic Media Relations media guides

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 669
Scope and Contents

Contains media guides for men's and women's sports programs at BYU. Sports represented include baseball, basketball (women's), cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling. The collection is not comprehensive. Also includes a small number of event programs and recruiting booklets, plus handbooks for intramural sports programs. Media guides were prepared by Athletic Media Relations and its predecessor(s). Materials date from 1930 to 2014.

Dates: 1930-2014

John T. Bernhard papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 881
Scope and Contents Includes correspondence and subject files concerning university administration, admissions and records, AFROTC, Alumni Association, assemblies, Auxiliary Services, biographical information, businesses and companies, Brigham Young University committees, church, civil defense, colleges, comptroller, contributions, faculty, federal aid to education, government, institutes, Placement Bureau, policies, public relations, publications, speeches, Student Personnel Services, and other...
Dates: 1948-1963

Brigham Young University vice-presidential records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 892
Scope and Contents

Includes minutes, reports, bulletins, pamphlets, and correspondence concerning auxiliary operations, committees, construction, finances, housing, improvements, utilities, applications, budgets, Communication Services, Physical Plant, Food Services, University Relations, Treasurer's Office, and Indian Placement.

Dates: 1950-1974

Edwin Butterworth scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2065
Scope and Contents

Seven volumes containing articles and advertisements about BYU that appeared in "The Improvement Era" and numerous other publications. One volume contains issues of "BYU Today," 1968-1973. Collection also includes a folder of newspapers.

Dates: 1947-1977

Public Affairs and Guest Relations records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 658
Scope and Contents

Contains reports, programs, and correspondence from Public Affairs and Guest Relations pertaining to special events, commencement, and annual conferences. The special events include ground breaking and building dedications, prominent guests, and special sporting events.

Dates: 1973-2003

Public Relations Division records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1360
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, reports, minutes, and clippings from the Public Relations Division. The materials pertain to commencement, travel, campus visits, and BYU 1st Stake.

Dates: 1953-1982

Oliver R. Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2087
Abstract Includes correspondence, family newsletters and news clippings, university memoranda, photographs, artifacts, and a few Hill Cumorah Pageant files. Subject files contain information on BYU student clubs, including Delta Phi, Kappa Tau Alpha, Omega Nu, and Sigma Delta Chi, and information on organizations with which he was affiliated, such as the US Air Force Reserve, Association of Educators of Journalism, Rocky Mountain Collegiate Press Association, National Council of College Publications...
Dates: 1935-1979

University Relations Division records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 586
Scope and Contents

Contains materials from the Public Communications Department and the tenure of Edwin Butterworth as the director. Includes correspondence, minutes, financial records, and other materials relating to the operation of the University's news bureau and public relations. Also contains copies of news clippings and articles concerning the University and various issues attached to the University. Contains Lyceum files and VIP files.

Dates: 1951-1979

University Relations Division records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 543
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, minutes, memoranda, news clippings, statements, enrollment statistics, questionnaires, newsletters, handbooks, brochures, and catalogs. Also includes earlier information concerning public relations.

Dates: 1941-1973

University Relations Division records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 676
Scope and Contents

Contains memorandums, correspondence, minutes, notes, and reports generated by the University Relations Division between 1963 and 1986. Materials document the divisions role in events planning, fund raising, and public relations efforts at the university. Includes information on sporting events, devotionals and forums, and campus controversies.

Dates: 1963-1986