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Brigham Young University. Centennial Committee

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1970 - 1976

Administrative History

The Centennial Committee (1970-1976) was organized by Brigham Young University to plan and execute the university's Centennial Celebration.

The Centennial Committee was organized in 1970 to prepare celebration activities for Brigham Young University's Centennial Celebration. There were twelve members, with Heber G. Wolsey as chairman. Upon Wolsey's resignation in 1973, President Dallin H. Oaks appointed Lorin F. Wheelwright chairman and executive leader of the Centennial. Wheelwright served as chair until 1976, when the Centennial Committee was disbanded. The Centennial was to be theme-centered, and would encompass the creation of major monuments and artistic productions. The Centennial began in April 1975 and ended with commencement one year later, in April 1976.

Citation:
Centennial Committee records, 1975-1976(Brigham Young University, Centennial Committee)

UPB files, October 7, 2013 (organized in 1970; prepare celebration activities for Brigham Young University's Centennial Celebration; twelve members; Heber G. Wolsey, chairman; Wolsey resigned in 1973; President Dall H. Oaks appointed Dr. Lorin F. Wheelwright as chairman and executive leader; Wheelright served as chair until 1976; committee disbanded, 1976; Centennial was theme centered; encompass creation of major monuments and artistic productions; Centennial began April 1975; Centennial ended with commencement in April 1976)

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Centennial Committee centennial guidebook, 1974-1975

 Series — Box 27: Series 11; Series 12; Series 13 [Barcode: 31197224373271], Folder: 1-9
Identifier: UA 1124 Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains materials from the production of the Centennial guidebook, as well as two copies of the guide in its final form. Dated 1974-1975.

Dates: 1974-1975

Centennial Committee chronological records, 1973-1976

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1124 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and memorandums on a variety of subjects organized by date. Dates from 1973-1976.

Dates: 1973-1976

Centennial Committee clippings, 1974-1976

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1124 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains copies of newspaper articles related to centennial events and programming. Dated 1974-1976.

Dates: 1974-1976

Centennial Committee collection on Brigham!, 1976

 Series — Box 27: Series 11; Series 12; Series 13 [Barcode: 31197224373271], Folder: 10-19
Identifier: UA 1124 Series 12
Scope and Contents

Consists of additional documentation from the production of the musical "Brigham!" Dated 1976.

Dates: 1976

Centennial Committee collection on Right Honorable Saint, 1975

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1124 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Consists of copies of the score and instrumentation for "Right Honorable Saint," a musical about the life of Karl Maeser produced as part of the centennial celebration. Dated 1975.

Dates: 1975

Centennial Committee ephemera, 1975-1976

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1124 Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains various items of centennial ephemera, including buttons and banners. Dated 1975-1976.

Dates: 1975-1976

Centennial Committee event records, 1974-1976

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1124 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains articles, placards, correspondence, and other records dealing with Centennial Celebration luncheons, festivals, conferences, parades, and other events. Dated 1974-1976.

Dates: 1974-1976

Centennial Committee final report, 1976

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1124 Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains a complete copy of the Centennial Committee's final report on the celebration. Dated 1976.

Dates: 1976

Centennial Committee general records, 1973-1976

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1124 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains notes and information arranged alphabetically by folder subject. Dates from 1973-1976.

Dates: 1973-1976

Centennial Committee miscellaneous records, 1973-1976

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1124 Series 13
Scope and Contents

An ecclectic accumulation of Centennial Committee files, with event information, vignettes, drawings, photographs, and meeting minutes. Dated 1973-1976.

Dates: 1973-1976