Brigham Young University. Program Bureau
Dates
- Existence: 1958 - 1978
Administrative History
The Program Bureau (1958-1978) organized nation and worldwide performances and tours for the performing groups at Brigham Young University.
The Program Bureau, formerly called the Student Program Bureau, was formed in 1958 to facilitate the organization of tours for performing groups at BYU including the Letterman, Fieldhouse Frolics, Startime BYU, and 15. Chairmen and coordinators included John D. Burnett (1958), James H. Lawrence (1959-1973), Janie Thompson (1973-1976), and K. Newell Dayley (1976-1978).
Citation:
Register to the records of the University Program Bureau, 1980: t.p.BYU Organizational History, Sept. 19, 2012: Program Bureau (1958-1978, nation and worldwise performances and tours, formerly Student Program Bureau, formed 1958, Letterman, Fieldhouse Frolics, Startime BYU, 15; Chairmen and coordinators included John D. Burnett (1958), James H. Lawrence (1959-1973), Janie Thompson (1973-1976), and K. Newell Dayley (1976-1978))
Banyan, 1969: p. 99 (Program Bureau; under leadership of Janie Thompson)
Daily universe, March 5, 1970: p. 3 (Janie Thompson, show director; administration, James H. Lawrence)
Brigham Young University catalog of courses, 1970: p. 529 (Program Bureau; Jane Thompson, coordinator)
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Performing Arts Management records
Contains materials concerning Performing Arts Management performing groups from 1960 to 2005. The materials include correspondence, photographs, slides, itineraries, financial records, contracts, programs, and reports. The materials pertain to the administration of performing groups that compete domestically, regionally, and internationally, 1960-2005.
Performing Arts Management records on the Ballroom Dance Company, 1969-1977, 1991-1999
Include photographs, slides, correspondence, schedules, itineraries, financial records, contracts, and other materials concerning tours. The tours were in Malaysia, Russia, the Baltic states, North America, England, Scotland, Norway, Asia, South Africa, Belgium, Holland, Austria, Ukraine, and the "Dance Across the USA" China tour with the Cougarettes, 1969-1999.
Performing Arts Management tour records, 1969-2004
Contains photographs, slides, correspondence, schedules, itineraries, financial records, contracts, and other materials concerning domestic and international tours for the Performing Arts Management performing groups, 1969-2004.
Program Bureau records
Includes correspondence, minutes, scripts, lists, newsclippings, and photographs concerning tours and shows.
Jane Thompson life sketch
Brief reminiscences of important experiences in her life, including singing with the 314th Army Special Service Band, 1945-1947; work with the Program Bureau and in related capacities at BYU, 1952-1984; service on the general board of the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954-1970; and other experiences relating to music. Includes several photographic images.