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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 5 Collections and/or Records:

Charles A. Henson personal papers, 1969-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6000 Series 2
Scope and Contents

This series contains all of Charles A. Henson's personal papers and items. Most of the papers are related to his employee retirement plan, but there are also bank statements, receipts, theater programs, greeting cards, and a fanny pack.

Dates: 1969-1989

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

Charles A. Henson Provo City Council publications

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6000 Series 1
Scope and Contents This subseries contains all of the large, bound publications authored, distributed and consulted by the Provo City Council. Authors include the Provo City Council and its contractors, the USDA Forest Service, the National League of Cities, various city planning and zoning committees (such as the Provo City Community Development Department), and others.The subseries mostly includes handbooks, project and study reports, annual financial reports, proposals, environmental statements,...
Dates: 1969-1989

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts general department files, 1955-1981

 Series
Identifier: UA 684 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Genderal Department Files.

Dates: Other: 1955-1981

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