Brigham Young University. Centennial Committee
Dates
- Existence: 1970 - 1976
Administrative History
The Centennial Committee (1970-1976) was organized by Brigham Young University to plan and execute the university's Centennial Celebration.
The Centennial Committee was organized in 1970 to prepare celebration activities for Brigham Young University's Centennial Celebration. There were twelve members, with Heber G. Wolsey as chairman. Upon Wolsey's resignation in 1973, President Dallin H. Oaks appointed Lorin F. Wheelwright chairman and executive leader of the Centennial. Wheelwright served as chair until 1976, when the Centennial Committee was disbanded. The Centennial was to be theme-centered, and would encompass the creation of major monuments and artistic productions. The Centennial began in April 1975 and ended with commencement one year later, in April 1976.
Citation:
Centennial Committee records, 1975-1976(Brigham Young University, Centennial Committee)UPB files, October 7, 2013 (organized in 1970; prepare celebration activities for Brigham Young University's Centennial Celebration; twelve members; Heber G. Wolsey, chairman; Wolsey resigned in 1973; President Dall H. Oaks appointed Dr. Lorin F. Wheelwright as chairman and executive leader; Wheelright served as chair until 1976; committee disbanded, 1976; Centennial was theme centered; encompass creation of major monuments and artistic productions; Centennial began April 1975; Centennial ended with commencement in April 1976)
Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:
Centennial Committee centennial guidebook, 1974-1975
Contains materials from the production of the Centennial guidebook, as well as two copies of the guide in its final form. Dated 1974-1975.
Centennial Committee chronological records, 1973-1976
Contains correspondence and memorandums on a variety of subjects organized by date. Dates from 1973-1976.
Centennial Committee clippings, 1974-1976
Contains copies of newspaper articles related to centennial events and programming. Dated 1974-1976.
Centennial Committee collection on Brigham!, 1976
Consists of additional documentation from the production of the musical "Brigham!" Dated 1976.
Centennial Committee collection on Right Honorable Saint, 1975
Consists of copies of the score and instrumentation for "Right Honorable Saint," a musical about the life of Karl Maeser produced as part of the centennial celebration. Dated 1975.
Centennial Committee ephemera, 1975-1976
Contains various items of centennial ephemera, including buttons and banners. Dated 1975-1976.
Centennial Committee event records, 1974-1976
Contains articles, placards, correspondence, and other records dealing with Centennial Celebration luncheons, festivals, conferences, parades, and other events. Dated 1974-1976.
Centennial Committee final report, 1976
Contains a complete copy of the Centennial Committee's final report on the celebration. Dated 1976.
Centennial Committee general records, 1973-1976
Contains notes and information arranged alphabetically by folder subject. Dates from 1973-1976.
Centennial Committee handbook, 1975
Manual prepared for the Centennial Committee and college task forces to provide guidance for planning and producing centennial events. Includes guidelines for event planning and promotion, as well as the design of campus exhibits and displays. Also contains copies of the Centennial Update and planning forms. Manual was issued in 1974.