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Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1960 - 1998

Administrative History

The College of Physical Education (1960-1998) was a department of Brigham Young University.

The College of Physical Education was formed at Brigham Young University in 1960 in a reorganization of the earlier College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics. The college was responsible for administering academic departments responsible for recreation management, physical and health education, and dance. It also administered intramural sports, and intercollegiate sports until 1975. In 1998 it was renamed the College of Health and Human Performance.

Citation:
Intercollegiate Athletics annual reports, 2010-2011

BYU organizational history website, Oct. 26, 2011 (College of Physical Education; took name in 1960, previously known as College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics; responsible for administering academic departments responsible for recreation management, physical and health education, and dance; also administered intramural and intercollegiate sports until 1975; renamed the College of Health and Human Performance in 1998)

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Dance records on performance tours, 1980-1984

 Series — Box 5: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197223103885]
Identifier: UA 1140 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains records related to the various tours carried out by the performing groups under the Department of Physical Education--Dance. Dated 1980-1984.

Dates: 1980-1984

Department of Dance records on the Mutual Improvement Association, 1957-1973

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1140 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains dance calendars, choreography, handbooks, and dance cards related to the dance activities and festivals of the Mutual Improvement Association. Dated 1957-1973.

Dates: 1957-1973

Department of Dance video recordings on Cougar Clogging Classic, 1986-2005

 Series — Carton 12: Series 7
Identifier: UA 1140 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains video recordings of various clogging routines by the Department of Dance. Materials date between 1986 to 2005.

Dates: 1986-2005

Department of Physical Education-Men records, 1964-1971

 Series — Box 26: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227656995]
Identifier: UA 544 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, minutes, and papers from the department dated 1964 to 1971. Most of the materials come from the tenures of Department Chairs Charles J. Hart, David D. Geddes, and Elmo S. Roundy.

Dates: 1964-1971

Department of Physical Education-Women records, 1965-1974

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 544 Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Contains reports, minutes, and speeches from the department dated 1965 to 1974. The materials pertain to departmental organization and department chair Leona Holbrook.

Dates: 1965-1974

Graduate Studies records on College of Health and Human Performance, 1968-2001

 Sub-Series — Carton 19: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197233639696], Folder: 12-14
Identifier: UA 1141 Series 6 Sub-Series 27
Scope and Contents

Materials are related to the graduate program of the College of Health and Human Performance from 1968 to 2001. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.

Dates: 1968-2001

Intercollegiate Athletics chair records, 1946-1971

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 544 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Includes minutes, correspondence, articles, and notes from the Office of the Department Chair dated 1946 to 1971. These materials are from the tenures of Edwin R. Kimball, W. Floyd Millet, and Stan H. Watts.

Dates: 1946-1971

Intercollegiate Athletics departmental records, 1920-1979

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 544 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Includes programs, correspondence, minutes, and brochures from the Intercollegiate Athletics Department dated 1920-1979. These materials pertain to intercollegiate athletic events associated with the department.

Dates: 1920-1979

Intercollegiate Athletics records, 1920-1979

 Series
Identifier: UA 544 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains minutes, correspondence, and programs from the Intercollegiate Athletics Department dated 1920 to 1979. The materials pertain to intercollegiate athletic events and from the Office of the Department Chair. The materials from the Office of the Department Chair are from the tenures of Edwin R. Kimball, W. Floyd Millet, and Stan H. Watts.

Dates: 1920-1979

Oral history interview with Milton Farrell Hartvigsen

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 136
Scope and Contents

Interview by Alma Heaton with Milton Hartvigsen concerning his childhood in Idaho, education, administrative duties at Brigham Young University, and Church service. Also includes talks, testimony, and professional resume. Includes transcript and sound recordings.

Dates: 1983