Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts
Dates
- Existence: 1925 - 1963
Biography
The College of Fine Arts (1925-1963) was an academic administrative unit at Brigham Young University.
The College of Fine Arts was established in 1925 when the College of Arts and Sciences transferred over some of its departments to create a separate college. It continued in operation under its name until it was established as the College of Fine Arts and Communications in 1963. College deans included Gerrit de Jong, Jr. (1925-1959), John R. Halliday (acting dean, 1947), and Conan E. Mathews (1959-1963).
Citation:
BYU Organizational History Project website, via WWW, Dec. 16, 2013 (College of Fine Arts; est. 1925 in split of College of Arts and Sciences; renamed College of Fine Arts and Communications in 1963; deans included Gerrit de Jong, Jr. (1925-1959), John R. Halliday (acting dean, 1947), and Conan E. Mathews (1959-1963))Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
College of Fine Arts and Communications building records, 1938-1965
Contains building records including annual catalogues, recital records and recital programs, blueprints and diagrams, correspondence, furnishing and equipment records, theatre and stages records, and photographs. Also included is information regarding the Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), namely its dedications and description, names, blueprints, correspondence, furnishing, telephones, radio, and television. Materials date from between 1938 and 1965.
T. Earl Pardoe church materials, family history, and news clippings, 1895-1970
Contains church materials, family photos, news clippings, a scrapbook, theatrical photographs, a diary, and books.
T. Earl Pardoe slides and photographs, 1930-1970
Contains slides from all around the world, scrapbooks, family photographs, school photographs, theatrical production photographs, church history photographs, and travel photographs.
T. Earl Pardoe trophies, postcards, and photographs, 1930-1970
Contains an ecology book (many photographs), trophies, plaques, postcards, and theatrical production photographs.
T. Earl Pardoe writings, photographs, and sketches, 1901-1947
Contains sketchbooks, class photographs, "The Chaparral" magazine, and other works of T. Earl Pardoe.