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Photograph of university presidents

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: UA 5743

Scope and Contents

Photograph of former presidents of Brigham Young University, including Dallin H. Oaks, Jeffrey R. Holland, Merrill J. Bateman, and Cecil O. Samuelson. Image dates from approximately 2003.

Dates

  • approximately 2003

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research. Kept in cold storage; reguires 24 hour advance notice.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Photograph of university presidents must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.

Administrative History

The University Relations Division (1964-1999) was in charge of all public relations concerns of Brigham Young University.

In addition to public relations concerns, the University Relations Division oversaw many organizations within campus that put the university's name out into the world. In 1999 the division was placed under the advisement of the Associated Advancement Vice President, Alumni and External Relations Executive Director. Directors of University Relations Division included Lester B. Whetten (1964-1966), Stephen R. Covey (1966-1969), Heber G. Wolsey (1969-1973), Bruce L. Olsen (1973-1983), George H. Bowie (1983-1985), Ronald G. Hyde (1985-1992), and George H. Bowie (1992-1999). University Relations Division administers the university’s relations with local and state government agencies, as well as with professional, religious, and civic organizations. It supervises all information relating to campus activities and programs. They also coordinated General Authority relations and ceremonial events, and co-chairs commencement ceremonies. Part of the University Relations Division was the Student Conduct Appeals Committee/Board, also called the University Relations Committee, from at least 1968-1970. This committee heard appeals from disciplinary action taken by the office of Student Special Services. University Relations Division acted under the direction of a director. During Stephen R. Covey's term the position become an Assistant to the President. Covey, Heber G. Wolsey, and Ronald G. Hyde held the position as Assistant to the President.

Extent

1 oversize box (1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

The materials were transfered by Brigham Young Universities Relations Division in August 2015.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred; University Relations Division; August 2015.

Appraisal

University records (University Archives Collecting Policy February 2010).

Processing Information

Processed; Erin Owens; December 2015.

Title
Register of Photograph of university presidents
Status
Completed
Author
Erin Owens
Date
2015 December 9
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:
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Brigham Young University
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