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Brigham Young University. Photo Studio

 Organization

Administrative History

The Photo Studio (1954-1996) was a support service at Brigham Young University.

The Photo Studio, also known as the Portrait Studio, was first formed in the 1930s to support the production of the Banyan yearbook, and was incorporated into the university's Auxiliary Services in 1954. It provided photographic services for students and faculty, as well as taking photographs of campus events. The studio worked with the News Bureau, and took photographs at university sporting events. It was also involved in the production of instructional photographs and graphics, though in 1972 these activities were transferred to the Instructional Photo/Graphics unit in the Instructional Services Division. Directors of the studio included Joseph Boel (1954-1956), Clark Nelson (1956-1958), Don Pugmire (1958-1964), Jerry Rogers (1964-1968), and James LeRoy Walker (1968- ). In 1996 the studio was closed as part of renovations to the Wilkinson Center.

Citation:
BYU Organizational History Project website, via WWW, Dec. 11, 2014 (Photo Studio; Portrait Studio; formed in 1930s in association with the Banyan; officially incorporated into Auxiliary Services, 1954; took student and campus photographs; worked with News Bureau and took pictures at sports events; produced instructional photographs and graphics; 1972, instructional work moved to Instructional Photo/Graphics in Instructional Services Division; directors, Joseph Boel (1954-1956), Clark Nelson (1956-1958), Don Pugmire (1958-1964), Jerry Rogers (1964-1968), James LeRoy Walker (1968- ); closed in 1996 during renovation of Wilkinson Center)

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Collection of photographs of campus programs, approximately 1869-1986

 Series
Identifier: UA 5813 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of campus events and persons at Brigham Young University. Images date from between approximately 1869 and 1986.

Dates: approximately 1869-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5813, Collection of Brigham Young University photographs

Photo Studio historical photographs, 1922-1962

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 865 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains athletic, student life, Church school system, alumni, faculty and administration, and campus events and views. Topics include homecoming, building construction and dedications, sporting events, concerts, devotionals, class pictures, clubs, and commencement.

Dates: 1922-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 865, Photo Studio photographs and negatives

Photo Studio photographs of student life, approximately 1960-1969

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 865 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains student life, athletics, and campus events. Topics include commencement, concerts, clubs, buildings, and football.

Dates: approximately 1960-1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 865, Photo Studio photographs and negatives

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