Taylor, Robert C. (Robert Campbell), 1927-1995
Biography
Robert C. Taylor (1927-1995) was a college administrator in Utah. He managed the Brigham Young University Travel Studies Program between 1959 and the 1980s, and was instrumental in the development of the BYU Jerusalem Center.
Robert "Bob" C. Taylor was born April 17, 1927, in Salt Lake City to Frank C. and Bessie T. Taylor. Taylor served in the United States Coast Guard from March 1945 to May 1946. He was a German-reading specialist. He then attended the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he received a bachelor's degree in speech in 1952. Upon graduating, Taylor went to Hollywood and worked as a staff assistant for the Howard Hughes Production company and as president of the Deseret Theatrical Artists of Hollywood Association until 1959. While working in California, Taylor married Katherine Cook, who was a model and an actress in several of the productions made by Howard Hughes. THey had three children, Mark, Michael, and Michele. In 1959, Taylor was named as the chairman of the Brigham Young University Travel Studies Program, replacing Dr. Jay B. Hunt. Taylor was instrumental in obtaining permission to build the BYU Jerusalem Center and oversaw its completion. He worked for BYU the Travel Studies program until his retirement. Taylor passed away in 1995, and Katherine Cook Taylor passed away in 2003.
Citation:
Robert C. Taylor papers, 1969-1995 (Robert "Bob" C. Taylor; born April 17, 1927 in Salt Lake City to Frank C. and Bessie T. Taylor; served in the United States Coast Guard from March 1945 to May 1946; German-reading specialist; attended the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he received a bachelor's degree in Speech in 1952; went to Hollywood and worked as a staff assistant for the Howard Hughes Production company and as president of the Deseret Theatrical Artists of Hollywood Association until 1959. While working in California, Mr. Taylor married Katherine Cook Taylor, who was a model and an actress in several of the productions made by Howard Hughes; In 1959, he was named as the Chairman of the Brigham Young University Travel Studies Program replacing Dr. Jay B. Hunt; instrumental in obtaining permission to build the BYU Jerusalem Center and oversaw its completion; served BYU until his retirement working with the Travel Studies program; died in 1995; had three children with Katherine--Mark, Michael, and Michele; Katherine Cook Taylor died in 2003)Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies administrative records, 1961-1998
Contains administrative records for the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies collected by Robert C. Taylor, dated 1961-1998. Includes financial records, letters, memorandums, proposals, reports, clippings, minutes and agendas, and various booklets, pamphlets, and other publications, as well as journals and histories. Topics include the academic development of the center, BYU Travel study programs, development of a film on Abraham, and diplomatic relations in Israel.
Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies architectural records, 1982-1986
Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies architectural records, including photographs, architectural renderings, blueprints, sketch drawings, and two 3-D models. Collected by Robert C. Taylor. Dated 1982-1986.
Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies artifacts, approximately 1965-1988
Contains artifacts, including Robert C. Taylor's BYU Travel Study name badge and keepsake stones from the Jerusalem Center's time capsule ceremony. Dated approximately 1965-1988.
Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies development records, approximately 1950-1995
Contains the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies development records collected by Robert C. Taylor. Includes many publications surrounding fundraising for the Center, including cruises, tours, and other Department of Travel Study trips, travel itineraries, brochures, and pamphlets, and administrative records such as letters, memorandums, lists, notes, and clippings. Materials dated approximately 1950-1995.
Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies minutes, 1983-1988
Contains agendas, minutes, and memorandums of the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies Committee, later called the Jerusalem Center Academic Coordinating Committee. Materials discuss the creation of curriculum and faculty selection for the center. Collected by Robert C. Taylor. Materials dated 1983-1988.
Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies records
Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies slides, approximately 1963-1995
Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies slides, including some with accompanying audio recordings, photographs, and negatives. Slide images include BYU Travel Study tours in Europe, Africa, South America, and the Middle East, and images of landmarks associated with the Bible. Also includes images of the Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Collected by Robert C. Taylor. Dated approximately 1963-1995.
Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies sound recordings, approximately 1980-1987
Five audiocassettes of sound recordings associated with the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Collected by Robert C. Taylor. Dated approximately 1980-1987.
Robert Taylor BYU Travel Study Staff name badge, approximately 1965-1988
Sounds of freedom in photo studio, 1976 December
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- Architectural records 2
- Audiocassettes 2
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- Europe -- Description and travel 2
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- Africa -- Description and travel 1
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- Contact sheets 1
- Curriculum planning -- Utah -- Provo 1
- Financial records 1
- Israel -- Description and travel 1
- Israel -- Politics and government 1
- Itineraries 1
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- South America -- Description and travel 1
- Souvenirs (Keepsakes) 1
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