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Brigham Young University vice-presidential records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 927

Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence, reports, and subject files created by Ronald G. Hyde during his service in the following capacities at Brigham Young University (BYU): assistant to the president for University Relations, 1985-1989; executive assistant to the president, 1989-1990; executive assistant to the president for development and university relations, 1990-1992; and advancement vice president, 1992-1994. Topics include BYU athletics, service and seminar organizations, the Alumni Association, campus colleges and departments, assemblies, devotionals, firesides, workshops, and other administrative concerns.

Dates

  • 1985-1993

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted. Closed for 70 years from the end date of the administration, and thereafter open to the public in accordance with the University Archives Policy.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Brigham Young University vice-presidential records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Administrative History

The office of Advancement Vice President at Brigham Young University was established in 1992. The position is responsible for administering alumni and external relations, university communications, broadcasting, development, and athletics.

The Advancement Vice Presidency was established in 1992 as part of a reorganization of the Brigham Young University administration. Ronald G. Hyde, who had been serving as Executive Assistant to the President for Development and University Relations, was the first to be assigned the office. The office has administrative responsibility for the university's alumni and external relations, communications, athletics programs, and BYU Broadcasting. Advancement Vice Presidents have included Hyde (1992-1994), R. J. Snow (1994-1998), K. Fred Skousen (1998-2008), and Kevin J Worthen (2008- ).

Biographical History

Ronald G. Hyde (born 1929) was an academic administrator in Utah.

Ronald Hyde was born on May 2, 1929 in Pocatello, Idaho. He received a BS in business from the University of Idaho and a MS from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 1963. He began working at BYU in 1958 as the Alumni Fund Director. Other positions held at BYU include: executive director of the Alumni Association, assistant to the president for University Relations, executive assistant to the president, executive assistant to the president for development and university relations, and advancement vice president. He married Mary Helen Frampton and had four children.

Extent

31 boxes (15.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Other Finding Aids

Inventory, prepared by office of origin, available in repository.

Custodial History

Received from BYU Records Management, 2000.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transfer; BYU Records Management; 2000.

Appraisal

Office files (University Archives collecting policy, July 2003).

Processing Information

Processed; Brian Shull; 2000.

Title
Register of Brigham Young University vice-presidential records
Status
Completed
Author
Jennifer Kim
Date
2011 September 12
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo UT 84602 US