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Brigham Young University. Athletic Media Relations

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1996-

Administrative History

The Athletic Media Relations department (1996- ) is responsible for the publicity of Brigham Young University Athletics.

The Athletic Media Relations department at Brigham Young University functions to maintain the Athletics website, write press releases, track game and season statistics, create game programs, and produce associated graphic designs and videos. It was previously named Sports Information until 1996, when it was renamed Athletic Media Relations and integrated into Intercollegiate Athletics.

Citation:
Brigham Young University 1999-2000 telephone directory, 1999: p. 26 (Athletic Media Relations; Sports Information, see Athletic Media Relations)

Brigham Young University organizational history, via WWW, Mar. 29, 2011 (Athletic Media Relations; est. in 1996, previously known as Sports Information; directors include Ralph Zobell (1996-1998) and Duff Tittle (1996- ); also known as Sports Media Publicity)

Brigham Young University organization chart, via WWW, Mar. 29, 2011 (Duff Tittle, Associate Athletics Director for External Relations; reports to Athletic Director; responsible for maintaining Athletics website, creating game programs, graphic design, and video production)

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Athletic Media Relations records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 783
Scope and Contents

Includes images of athletes, advertisements, magazine layouts, a binder on the expansion of Cougar Stadium, and biographical information on coaches Alan Albright, Harry Anderson, Thomas J. Byrne, Wally English, Larry Hall, John McMullen, Jim Paronto, Wayne Pearce, Marv Roberson, E. L. Roberts, George Sano, Floyd R. Taylor, Wendell Vance, and Dewey Warren.

Dates: 1962-1994

Athletic Media Relations records on football

 Collection
Identifier: UA 769
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to media coverage of the Brigham Young University football team, including media guides, player files, bowl and game files, and photographs. Materials dated 1946-2012.

Dates: 1946-2012

Cougar Club collection addendum, 1975-1993

 Series
Identifier: UA 1005 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Materials contain club events, administration files, membership files, photographs, and clippings. Dated from 1975 to 1993.

Dates: 1975-1993

Cougar Club photographs, 1984-1987

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1005 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographs from sports events, Cougar Club banquets, member photographs, photographs of coaches, and other photographs of the Athletic Department. Dated from 1984 to 1987.

Dates: 1984-1987

Cougar Club photographs and clippings, 1977-1991

 Sub-Series — Box 41: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197227615371], Folder: 3-7
Identifier: UA 1005 Series 6 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Materials contain newspaper clippings on sporting events and basketball team photographs. Dated from 1977 to 1991.

Dates: 1977-1991

Cougar Club records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1005
Scope and Contents

Collection contains the historical files relating to the activities, growth, and day-to-day running of the Cougar Club. It includes administrative files, including correspondence and subject files, files on fund-raising and membership, as well as photographs of various athletic events, athletes, and Cougar Club functions. Dated from 1964 to 1993.

Dates: 1964-1993

Cougar Club records on events, 1975-1993

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1005 Series 6 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials contain information on club events, such as banquets, the hall of fame, and holiday bowls. Includes tour information, awards, correspondences, tickets, briefings, and previews of these events. Dated from 1975 to 1993.

Dates: 1975-1993