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KBYU-TV (Television station : Provo, Utah)

 Organization

Administrative History

KBYU-TV (1965-) is a BYUtv television station located in Provo, Utah.

KBYU-TV was first licensed by the Federal Communications Commission in November of 1965 and had it's first air date only a week later. The station is owned by Brigham Young University where it's studio facility is located. It is also a PBS member station. The station airs special programs related to the LDS church, general PBS fare, and classic television programs such as I Love Lucy, The Andy Griffith Show, and Little House on the Prairie. In 2010, KBYU rebranded as Eleven.

Citation:
Wikipedia,via WWW, January 8, 2015 (KBYU-TV; began in 1965; BYUtv television station; in Provo, Utah; 1965 Federal Communications Commission licensed it and aired a week later; owned by BYU; PBS member station; airs LDS church programs, PBS programs, classic television; 2010 rebranded as Eleven)

Found in 48 Collections and/or Records:

College of Fine Arts and Communications general records, 1981-1994

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1056 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains the general records of the College of Fine Arts and Communications and includes records about services, the library, facilities, scheduling, mail management, permits, personnel, awards, alumni association, continuing education, various individuals associated with the college, policies and procedures, accreditation, students, publications, KBYU correspondence, and other materials relating to the college. Materials date from between 1981 and 1994.

Dates: 1981-1994

College of Fine Arts and Communications records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 821
Scope and Contents Contains outlines, handouts, and packet materials relating to communications courses; brochures, programs, form letters, forms, and advertisements concerning Department of Communications; advertisements for High School Press Workshops; four issues of Comm World magazine, 1986-1989; two issues of Communications Newsletter, 1972; two issues of Alumni Update, 1982-1984; KBYU-FM Radio brochures, circulars, and correspondence; KBYU TV brochures, logo, report, and promotions; sequence coordinators...
Dates: 1968-1989

Credit union

 Sub-Series — Box 148: Series 5; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197233268165], Folder: 3
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 5 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains materials related to the auxiliary services of, or operated by Brigham Young University. These services include food and dining, housing, and grounds keeping on or around Brigham Young University. The materials related to these areas include yearly memos and correspondence. Materials related to the operation of the Brigham Young University Bookstore and KBYU television station are also included. These include memos, correspondence, and, in the case of KBYU, materials related to...
Dates: 1976-1977

Department of Theatre and Media Arts videorecordings, 1951-2003, bulk: bulk 1989-2003

 Series — Carton 5: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232592219]
Identifier: UA 5697 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains videorecordings on DVDs and videotapes of plays done by the Department of Theatre and Media Arts. Most of the plays were directed by Marion Bentley which include Charley's Aunt, Brigadoon, Secret Garden, and some others. Materials date from 1951 to 2003, bulk from 1989 to 2003.

Dates: 1951-2003; Majority of material found within 1989-2003

Inside the Wilkinson era

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233259842]
Identifier: UA 871
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1971 May 25

KBYU-FM records, 1972-1987

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1017 Series 4 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains records of programs and program logs from KBYU-FM. Materials date from between 1972 and 1987.

Dates: 1972-1987

KBYU general records, 1975-1985

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1017 Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains newspaper clippings, promotional materials, presentations, and other files. Materials date from between 1975 and 1985.

Dates: 1975-1985

KBYU meeting minutes, 1972-1987

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1017 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains minutes of governance, staff, and advisory meetings by both KBYU-TV and KBYU-FM. Materials date from between 1972 and 1987.

Dates: 1972-1987

KBYU records, 1962-1987

 Series
Identifier: UA 1017 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains comittee and council minutes.

Dates: 1962-1987

KBYU-TV records, 1962-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1017 Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains information on programs, awards, and workshops by KBYU-TV. Materials date from between 1962 and 1982.

Dates: 1962-1982

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Type
Archival Object 39
Collection 8
Digital Record 1
 
Subject
Colleges and Universities 43
Education 43
Letters 18
Reports 15
Files (Records) 13