Skip to main content

Brigham Young University. Intercollegiate Athletics

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1955-

Administrative History

Intercollegiate Athletics (est. 1955) functions to coordinate and maintain Brigham Young University's athletic programs.

Intercollegiate Athletics was established in 1955 as part of the College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics. In 1960, Athletics was made part of the College of Physical Education. In 1975, it was incorporated into the overall structure of Brigham Young University. Administrative heads have included: Edwin R. Kimball (1957-1964), Floyd Millett (1964-1972), Stan Watts (1972-1975), Glen C. Tuckett (1975-1993), Clayne R. Jensen (1993), Rondo Fehlberg (1996-2000), Val Hale (2000-2005), and Thomas Holmoe (2005- ). Athletics is responsible for maintaining Brigham Young University's participation within its respective conferences as well as the National Collegiate Athletic Association. As an educative body, it is dedicated to the development of vital individual traits such as respect for authority and discipline, ability to direct and lead, understanding in social and moral aspects, ability for self-discipline, capacity to think and act under stress, and perseverance in overcoming barriers. The teams sponsored by Athletics include football, basketball, swimming, tennis, golf, and track.

Citation:
Intercollegiate Athletics annual reports, 2010-2011 (BYU Athletics; BYU Athletics Department; Brigham Young University Athletics)

BYU organizational history website, Oct. 26, 2011 (Intercollegiate Athletics; Intercollegiate Athletic Department; Department of Intercollegiate Athletics; Brigham Young University Athletics; est. 1955 as part of College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics; continued as part of College of Physical Education in 1960; became independent division in 1975; responsible for maintaining university's participation within its respective conferences as well as the National Collegiate Athletic Association)

Brigham Young University directory, via WWW, Oct. 26, 2011 (Athletics; Intercollegiate Sports)

Brigham Young University 2011-2012 undergraduate catalog, via WWW, Oct. 26, 2011 (Intercollegiate Athletics; Athletic Department; BYU Athletics)

BYU Organizational History Project, website viewed 11 Oct 2011: Brigham Young University. Intercollegiate Athletics (1955, College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics; 1960 College of Physical Education; 1975 overall structure; Edwin R. Kimball (1957-1964) and Floyd Millett (1964-1972), Stan Watts (1972-1975), Glen C. Tuckett (1975-1993), Clayne R. Jensen (1993), Rondo Fehlberg (1996-2000), Val Hale (2000-2005), and Thomas Holmoe (2005- ); respective conferences, NCAA; educative body, vital individual traits, respect authority and discipline, direct and lead, social and moral aspects, ability for self-discipline, think and act under stress, perseverance; football, basketball, swimming, tennis, golf, and track)

Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:

Intercollegiate Athletics reference DVDs, 1950-1980

 Series — Box 387: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233615258]
Identifier: UA 5426 Series 3
Scope and Contents

DVD recordings of original films which do not include any sport matters. Content varies from disk to disk. Dates range from 1950 to 1980.

Dates: 1950-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5426, Intercollegiate Athletics films

Intercollegiate Athletics sports DVDs, 1930-2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5426 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains itemized DVDs recorded from their original film reels. They include recordings of sporting activities at Brigham Young University provided by Intercollegiate Athletics from 1930 to 2009.

Dates: 1930-2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5426, Intercollegiate Athletics films

Memories and history of Clayne R. Jensen

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239275776]
Identifier: MSS 9402
Scope and Contents

Spiral-bound book (183 pages) compiled and written by Elouise Jensen, recounting the life of her husband Clayne R. Jensen. Includes scanned images of photographs, documents, and newspaper clippings from his life, including his childhood, his university years, and his career in the Brigham Young University Athletic Department. Materials dated 2017.

Dates: 2017
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Memories and history of Clayne R. Jensen

Office of the President correspondence with Intercollegiate Athletics, 1993-1995

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with athletics regarding university sports teams and associations. Materials date from between 1993 and 1995.

Dates: 1993-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with Intercollegiate Athletics, 1996

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with athletics regarding university sports teams and associations. Materials date from 1996.

Dates: 1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with Intercollegiate Athletics, 1996-1997

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with university units associated with students, including student security and the Honor Code. Materials date from between 1996 and 1997.

Dates: 1996-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with Intercollegiate Athletics, 1997-1998

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with athletics regarding university sports teams and associations. Materials date from between 1997 and 1998.

Dates: 1997-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with Intercollegiate Athletics, 1997-1999

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with university units associated with students, including student security and the Honor Code. Materials date from between 1997 and 1999.

Dates: 1997-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with Intercollegiate Athletics, 1999-2000

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with university units associated with students, including student security and the Honor Code. Materials date from between 1999 and 2000.

Dates: 1999-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with Intercollegiate Athletics, 2000-2001

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with university sports teams. Materials date from between 2000 and 2001.

Dates: 2000-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Staff Interface | Send Feedback or Report a Problem

More information about Special Collections including Hours, Services, Events, and Exhibits can be found at lib.byu.edu/special-collections.

The BYU Library aims to create descriptions of collections that are inclusive and support an “environment of belonging.” If you encounter language in finding aids, catalog records, or collection descriptions that you find offensive or believe to be harmful, we invite your feedback at librarydescription@byu.edu.