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 20 Collections and/or Records:
College of Fine Arts and Communications faculty records, 1956-1966
Contains faculty records from the College of Fine Arts and Communications, including the Helaman Halls dedicatory program, self-evaluations and evaluation reports, faculty load reports, the University Handbook, undergraduate scholarship and awards brochures, the records of Harvey Taylor and Joseph T. Bentley, information about the college, alumni information, and department chair meetings. Materials date from between 1956 and 1966.
College of Fine Arts and Communications photographs
Contains photographs of dance classes, people looking through a telescope, and James Stewart's visit to BYU. Also contains a short video on DVD of people looking through the telescope and a compact disc with photographs of BYU broadcasting.
College of Fine Arts and Communications records
Contains correspondence from the deans' office, Administrative Advisory Council information, building records (including blueprints and plans for the Harris Fine Arts Center), faculty files, and other general files related to the functioning of the College of Fine Arts and Communications, dating from between 1938 and 1994.
College of Fine Arts and Communications records on department histories, 1952-1969, 2008-2011
College of Fine Arts and Communications slides
Contains lantern slides and 35 mm slides produced by the College of Fine Arts and the College of Fine Arts and Communications. Includes images from an Independence Day celebration at the university stadium, as well as slides from a Thanksgiving Day assembly about the Vietnam War. Materials date from between approximately 1953 and 1973.
College of Fine Arts report
Includes a report describing the curriculum, achievements, and faculty of the College of Fine Arts. A bulletin of the College is also included.
Gerrit de Jong professional papers
Includes professional correspondence, publications, teaching materials, speeches, and musical drafts and publications.
Department of Theatre and Media Arts records on Mary Lou Fulton Chair
Contains a program for the announcement, a brochure describing the Fulton Chair and a CD commemorating the creation of the Fulton Chair.
T. Earl Pardoe papers
Includes correspondence with associations and organizations, including the Rotary Club and Boy Scouts. Also includes correspondence with servicemen and veterans, personal, professional and travel correspondence, and a collection of slides documenting his travels throughout the world.
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.