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Media Services director records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 727

Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and other materials produced or received by the department administration. Correspondence is primarily from William Dewey Farnsworth and Darrel Monson. Materials date from between 1966 and 1982, with the bulk from after 1975.

Dates

  • 1966-1982
  • Majority of material found within 1976-1982

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted. Closed for 35 years from the date of creation of the records, 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 Media Services director records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Administrative History

Media Services (1976-1999) was an administrative unit at Brigham Young University. It was responsible for coordinating the departments related to video and audio production.

Administrative History

The Division of Learning Resources (1973-1976) was an academic support unit at Brigham Young University. The division coordinated and administered university departments with responsibility for media development and production on campus.

Administrative History

The Instructional Services Division (1972-1973) was an academic support division at Brigham Young University. The unit coordinated and administered university departments with responsibility for media development and production on campus.

Biographical History

William Dewey Farnsworth (1921-2014) was an American military pilot and manager in Utah.

Biographical History

Darrel J. Monson (1923-1975) was an engineering professor and academic administrator in Utah.

Extent

5 boxes (2.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transfer; Records Center; 1983?; 83191/89-12

Appraisal

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

Title
Register of Media Services director records
Status
Completed
Author
Jennifer Kim
Date
2011 August 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:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo UT 84602 US