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Brigham Young University. Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1975 - 1987

Administrative History

The Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts (1975-1987) was an instructional unit at Brigham Young University.

In 1975 the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts was renamed the Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts. This department offered students a comprehensive education in the art, production, history, and technical elements of theatre, film, and videotape production. In 1987 it was renamed the Department of Theatre, Speech, and Cinema. Charles L. Metten (1976-1980) and Harold R. Oakes (1980-1987) served as department chairs during its existence.

Citation:
Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1975-76: p. 284 (Dept. previously known as Dept. of Speech and Dramatic Arts)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1976-77: p. 268 (Charles L. Metten, Chair)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1980-81: p. 250 (Harold R. Oaks, Chair)

BYU Organizational History Project, via WWW, Oct. 22, 2013 (Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts; 1975-1987; offered courses in film and theatre arts; previously the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts; 1987 renamed the Department of Theatre, Speech, and Cinema; Charles L. Metten (1976-1980) and Harold R. Oakes (1980-1987) served as department chairs)

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Charles A. Henson Provo City Council papers, 1969-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6000 Series 1
Scope and Contents This series makes up the bulk of the collection. It includes all of the materials authored, received or assembled by Charles A. Henson in his capacity as a Chairman of the Provo City Council, Chairman of Public Safety, and Member of the Budget Committee. There are also papers from his time as a member of the Provo City Planning Commission, Board of Adjustments, and the Airport Board.The materials in this series include inter-office memoranda, correspondence with Provo political...
Dates: 1969-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6000, Charles A. Henson Provo City Council papers

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts minutes, 1955-1989

 Series
Identifier: UA 684 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Theatre and Cinematic Arts faculty meetings, Dramatic Arts faculty meeting minutes.

Dates: Other: 1955-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 684, Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 684
Scope and Contents

Includes records and correspondence of Lael Woodbury and Morris Clinger.

Dates: 1947-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records

Charles A. Henson Provo City Council papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 6000
Abstract

Correspondence, newspapers, and other papers of Charles Henson while he served on the Provo City Council.

Dates: 1969-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Charles A. Henson Provo City Council papers

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