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Brigham Young University. Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1975 - 1987

Administrative History

The Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts (1975-1987) was an instructional unit at Brigham Young University.

In 1975 the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts was renamed the Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts. This department offered students a comprehensive education in the art, production, history, and technical elements of theatre, film, and videotape production. In 1987 it was renamed the Department of Theatre, Speech, and Cinema. Charles L. Metten (1976-1980) and Harold R. Oakes (1980-1987) served as department chairs during its existence.

Citation:
Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1975-76: p. 284 (Dept. previously known as Dept. of Speech and Dramatic Arts)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1976-77: p. 268 (Charles L. Metten, Chair)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1980-81: p. 250 (Harold R. Oaks, Chair)

BYU Organizational History Project, via WWW, Oct. 22, 2013 (Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts; 1975-1987; offered courses in film and theatre arts; previously the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts; 1987 renamed the Department of Theatre, Speech, and Cinema; Charles L. Metten (1976-1980) and Harold R. Oakes (1980-1987) served as department chairs)

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Charles A. Henson Provo City Council papers, 1969-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6000 Series 1
Scope and Contents This series makes up the bulk of the collection. It includes all of the materials authored, received or assembled by Charles A. Henson in his capacity as a Chairman of the Provo City Council, Chairman of Public Safety, and Member of the Budget Committee. There are also papers from his time as a member of the Provo City Planning Commission, Board of Adjustments, and the Airport Board.The materials in this series include inter-office memoranda, correspondence with Provo political...
Dates: 1969-1989

College of Fine Arts records on Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts, 1977-1983

 Series — Box 50: Series 18; Series 19 [Barcode: 31197232516176], Folder: 3-8
Identifier: UA 666 Series 19
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative records on the Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts.

Dates: 1977-1983

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts production records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 688
Scope and Contents

Contains the music scores, script, correspondence, production files, and press for Saturday's Warrior and Dance on a Country Grave.

Dates: approximately 1971-1974

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 684
Scope and Contents

Includes records and correspondence of Lael Woodbury and Morris Clinger.

Dates: 1947-1989

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1373
Scope and Contents

Contains faculty files of the department, including photographs, department histories, production information, student information, scripts, budget records, correspondence, newspapers, and programs.

Dates: 1965-1980

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records on Dance on a Country Grave, approximately 1971-1972

 Series
Identifier: UA 688 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains the music score, different versions of the script, correspondence, production files, and photographs.

Dates: approximately 1971-1972

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records on Saturday's Warrior, approximately 1974

 Series
Identifier: UA 688 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains the music score, different versions of the script, correspondence, production files and newspaper clippings.

Dates: approximately 1974

Department of Theatre and Film records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1180
Scope and Contents

Contains materials from the Department of Theatre and Film from 1938 to 1997. The materials focus on theatrical and film productions. It documents the day-to-day functioning of the department, the theatrical productions put on by the department, the student film festival Final Cut, and the activities of various faculty members.

Dates: 1938-1997

Department of Theatre, Speech, and Cinema records on Pardoe Theatre, 1978-1986

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1180 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to theatrical productions performed at the Pardoe Theatre. Materials include scripts, photographs, production notes and handbills. The materials cover the preparations for the production, the development and casting and the final staging of the various play and productions that were performed at the Pardoe Theatre on Brigham Young University campus. Dated 1978-1986.

Dates: 1978-1986