Romney, Antone K. (Antone Kimball), 1902-1982
Dates
- Existence: 1902 - 1982
Biographical History
Antone K. Romney (1902-1982) was an education professor and college administrator in Utah.
Before his time at Brigham Young University, Romney worked for the Utah State Department of Public Instruction and served as the director of library and director of school buildings, in addition to serving in other capacities. Romney joined the BYU faculty in 1946 and spent 26 years at the university, serving in various administrative capacities including dean of students, chariman of counseling services, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and was the stake president of the Brigham Young University stake in 1956. He also served as the dean of College Education from 1961-1969. At the university, he taught courses on subjects including education, philosophy, law, and comparative education. He retired in 1972 and passed away on February 24, 1982.
Citation:
Google news, website viewed October 12, 2012: Deseret News: Antone Romney Dies in Provo (Utah State Department of Public Instruction, Director of Library and Director of School Buildings, BYU faculty 1946, 26 years at the university, Dean of Students, Chairman of Counseling Services, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dean of Education 1961-1969, education, philosophy, law, comparative education, retired 1972, February 24, 1982)Found in 79 Collections and/or Records:
Laboratory School sampling of student art, approximately 1896-1969
Contains artwork prepared by Brigham Young High School students. Includes a charcoal drawing of deseret mountain by Ron Taylor, a watercolor entitled "The Storm" by Lois Crowther, and an oil painting of a mountain scene by Kenneth Bullock. Dates range from approximately 1896-1969.
Laboratory School scrapbooks, 1935-1964
Contains scrapbooks of Brigham Young High School Highlites, general activities, Hi-Steppers, basketball tournaments (including news clippings on the National Invitation Tournament), Laboratory School Parent-Teacher Association, and Parent-Teacher Association history, and two programs. Dates range from 1935-1964.
Laboratory School secondary school records, 1955-1956
Contains a copy of the annual report of Brigham Young High School. Dates range from 1955-1956.
Laboratory School student council records, 1939-1968
Contains meeting minutes, policy and procedures, constitution, student officer duties, budgets, histories, and other materials in chronological order. Dates range from 1939-1968.
Laboratory School student government records, 1939-1968
Contains the Advisor to Student Council notes, reports, and procedures; assembly/program/concert programs scripts, and procedures; awards assembly programs and procedures; and conference leadership material, information guide and addresses. Dates range from 1939-1968.
Laboratory School teaching guides, 1950-1969
Contains materials and handbooks for teachers and student teachers, files on organization for administrative functions, comprehending students, and a BY High handbook. Dates range from approximately 1950-1969.
Laboratory School training school photographs, approximately 1896-1969
Various photographs of student classes and activities of the Training School. Dates range from approximately 1896-1969.
Oral history interview with Antone K. Romney
Interview by C. Garn Coombs with Antone Romney concerning his experiences as a student at Brigham Young University, and later as Dean of Students at BYU. Includes transcript and sound recording.
Training School records, 1962-1964
Contains files on special projects in literature, an observation guide on secondary curricula, and a curriculum development project.