Brigham Young University. Photo Studio
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:
Joseph M. Boel papers
Contains correspondence and papers pertaining to journalism and news photography, with copies of the Intermountain Journalism Bulletin, and Nieman Reports, 1946-1962. 64 items.
Collection of Brigham Young University photographs
Contains photographs of university-related persons, events, and buildings. Images date from between approximately 1867 and 1986.
Photo Studio photographs and negatives
Contains photographs and negatives from the Photo Studio dated 1922-1996. The materials pertain to athletics, students, faculty, homecoming, building construction and dedications, concerts, devotionals, class pictures, clubs, and commencement.