Thomas, Robert K. (Robert Kedzie), 1918-1998
Dates
- Existence: 1918 - 1998
Biographical History
Robert K. Thomas (1918-1998) was a college professor and administrator in Utah. He started at Brigham Young University in 1951 as a faculty member of the English Department and Establishing Director of the Honors Program. In 1966 he was named Assistant Academic Vice-President to Earl C. Crocket, then Academic Vice President to Ernest L. Wilkinson a year later. He also served as a commissioner of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. In 1980, Dr. Thomas served as a special assistant to Jeffrey R. Holland until his retirement in 1983.
Citation:
Robert K. Thomas papers, 1956-1989Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Mar. 25, 2009 (Robert K. Thomas; Academic Vice-President of Brigham Young University, 1967)
Mormon Literature Database, Mar. 25, 2009 (Robert K. Thomas; Robert Kedzie Thomas; b. 1918)
Ancestry.com, viewed Mar. 25, 2009 (Robert K. Thomas; Robert Kedzie Thomas; b. July 22, 1918 in Sunnyside, Utah; d. Oct. 3, 1998 in Provo, Utah)
Found in 53 Collections and/or Records:
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on academic support, 1972-1980
Contains records concerning Robert K. Thomas and his affiliation with the academic support office of Brigham Young University from 1972-1980.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on centers and institutes, 1970-1980
Contains records concerning Robert K. Thomas and his affiliation with the centers and institutes of Brigham Young University from 1970-1980.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on committees and councils, 1969-1980
Contains records concerning Robert K. Thomas and his affiliation with the commitees and councils of Brigham Young University from 1969-1980.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on individuals, 1970-1980
Contains records concerning Robert K. Thomas and his affiliation with certain individuals the contributed to Brigham Young University from 1970-1980.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on museums, 1972-1980
Contains records concerning Robert K. Thomas and his affiliation with the museums of Brigham Young University from 1972-1980.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1971-1983
Contains records concerning Robert K. Thomas and his affiliation with the church records of Brigham Young University from 1971-1983.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential records on vice presidents, 1969-1983
Contains records of past vice presidents of Brigham Young University, along with minutes, memos, and correspondence of Robert K. Thomas from 1969-1983.
BYU College Bowl correspondence and articles
Includes correspondence, articles, memoranda concerning the appearance of the BYU College bowl team on the General Electric College Bowl television show. The team was coached by Robert K. Thomas, and consisted of students Robert Despain, JoJean Loflin, Todd Britsch, and David Stone.
Division of Continuing Education videotapes
Contains videotapes of various conferences and lectures that were filmed by the Division of Continuing Education between the years of 1980 and 1988. The majority of the videotapes in this collection are of lectures given by Stephen R. Covey. Also featured are Daniel H. Ludlow, Robert K. Thomas, Ralph Laycock, Lez DeAzevedo, Harold G. Clark, and others; as well as a few random tapes of highlights from football games.
Inside the Wilkinson era
Interview by Heber G. Wolsey with Ben E. Lewis, Robert K. Thomas, Harvey Taylor, Sam Brewster, and Bruce L. Olsen concerning their personal experiences with Ernest L. Wilkinson. Wilkinson's resignation as president of Brigham Young University had been announced in March 1971, and the inteviews were recorded as a tribute to him.