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Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1960 - 1998

Administrative History

The College of Physical Education (1960-1998) was a department of Brigham Young University.

The College of Physical Education was formed at Brigham Young University in 1960 in a reorganization of the earlier College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics. The college was responsible for administering academic departments responsible for recreation management, physical and health education, and dance. It also administered intramural sports, and intercollegiate sports until 1975. In 1998 it was renamed the College of Health and Human Performance.

Citation:
Intercollegiate Athletics annual reports, 2010-2011

BYU organizational history website, Oct. 26, 2011 (College of Physical Education; took name in 1960, previously known as College of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, and Athletics; responsible for administering academic departments responsible for recreation management, physical and health education, and dance; also administered intramural and intercollegiate sports until 1975; renamed the College of Health and Human Performance in 1998)

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

College of Physical Education dean records, 1936-1973

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 544 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains minutes, correspondence, articles, and papers from the College of Physical Education Dean’s Office during 1936 to 1973. Most of these materials originated during the tenure of Dean Milton F. Hartvigsen and pertain to athletic conferences, faculty, and departmental materials.

Dates: 1936-1973

College of Physical Education records

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227657068]
Identifier: UA 544
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes, correspondence, articles, programs, reports, and papers from the college. The materials pertain to the Dean, departments, and events of the college.

Dates: 1920-1980

Department of Dance records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1140
Scope and Contents

Contains meeting minutes, reports, surveys, reviews, memorada, correspondence, internal reviews, accreditation files, video recordings, and other material produced by the Department of Dance. Includes dance instructions for a wide variety of dances and files related to the Mutual Improvement Association. Materials date from between 1953 and 2012.

Dates: 1953-2012

Department of Dance records on performance tours, 1980-1984

 Series — Box 5: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197223103885]
Identifier: UA 1140 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains records related to the various tours carried out by the performing groups under the Department of Physical Education--Dance. Dated 1980-1984.

Dates: 1980-1984

Department of Physical Education-Men records, 1964-1971

 Series — Box 26: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197227656995]
Identifier: UA 544 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, minutes, and papers from the department dated 1964 to 1971. Most of the materials come from the tenures of Department Chairs Charles J. Hart, David D. Geddes, and Elmo S. Roundy.

Dates: 1964-1971

Department of Physical Education-Women records, 1965-1974

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 544 Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Contains reports, minutes, and speeches from the department dated 1965 to 1974. The materials pertain to departmental organization and department chair Leona Holbrook.

Dates: 1965-1974

Intercollegiate Athletics chair records, 1946-1971

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 544 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Includes minutes, correspondence, articles, and notes from the Office of the Department Chair dated 1946 to 1971. These materials are from the tenures of Edwin R. Kimball, W. Floyd Millet, and Stan H. Watts.

Dates: 1946-1971

Intercollegiate Athletics departmental records, 1920-1979

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 544 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Includes programs, correspondence, minutes, and brochures from the Intercollegiate Athletics Department dated 1920-1979. These materials pertain to intercollegiate athletic events associated with the department.

Dates: 1920-1979

Intercollegiate Athletics records, 1920-1979

 Series
Identifier: UA 544 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains minutes, correspondence, and programs from the Intercollegiate Athletics Department dated 1920 to 1979. The materials pertain to intercollegiate athletic events and from the Office of the Department Chair. The materials from the Office of the Department Chair are from the tenures of Edwin R. Kimball, W. Floyd Millet, and Stan H. Watts.

Dates: 1920-1979