Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications

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The College of Fine Arts and Communications was founded in 1963 the following a reorganization of the College of Fine Arts. James A. Mason served as dean of the college until 1994, when he was succeeded by Bruce L. Christensen. Christensen was succeeded by Newell Dayley who was appointed dean in 2000 and served until 2003. Stephen Jones became the dean of the College in 2003. Currently, the college consists of the departments of Communications, Theatre and Media Arts, and Visual Arts. The college also has responsibility for BYU Broadcasting, the Museum of Art, Newsnet, and the School of Music.

From the description of College of Fine Arts and Communications dean records, 1988-2002. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 143621506

The College of Fine Arts was organized in 1925 by President Franklin S. Harris with Gerrit de Jong as the first dean. The College was reorganized in 1963 and became the College of Fine Arts and Communications. Currently, the College consists of the departments of Communications, Theatre and Media Arts, and Visual Arts. The College also has responsibility for BYU Broadcasting, the Museum of Art, NewsNet, and the School of Music.

From the description of Performance photographs, ca. 1960s. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 70765996

The Brigham Young University College of Fine Arts (1925-1963) was an academic administrative unit. It was responsible for teaching departments in art, theater, and music.

The Brigham Young University College of Fine Arts and Communication (established 1963) is an academic administrative unit. It is responsible for teaching departments in art, theater, music, journalism, and broadcasting. It also has responsibility for BYU Broadcasting, NewsNet, and the Museum of Art.

From the description of College of Fine Arts and Communications records, 1938-1994. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 54503436

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creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications. Correspondence and records, 1949-1983 1970-1980. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications (1965- ). Correspondence and subject files, 1976-1979. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Brigham Young University. Museum of Art. American image, 1830-1940, 1986. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications. Files, [ca. 1968-1989]. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications (1965- ). General files, 1966-1980. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications (1965-. Correspondence and subject files, 1978. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn De Jong, Gerrit, b. 1892. Papers, 1950?-1970? Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications (1965-. Dean's files, 1978-1980. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications. Recordings, 1971-1978. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. Dept. of Special Collections and Manuscripts. Compiled information on the Alfred Newman concert at Brigham Young University, [1987]. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications. College of Fine Arts and Communications dean records, 1988-2002. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Eastmond, Elbert H. (Elbert Hindley), 1876-1936. Elbert H. Eastmond funeral notice, 1936 August 20. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications (1965- ). Faculty Members' Files, 1955-1980. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn De Jong, Gerrit, 1892-1978. Papers, 1949-1978. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Wheelwright, Lorin Farrar, 1909-1987. Lorin Farrar Wheelwright papers, 1890-1980. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications (1965- ). Office Files, 1977-1982. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications (1965- ). General files from the Dean's Office, 1976-1981. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications (1965- ). Correspondence and Subject files, 1973-1978. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications. Miscellaneous film clips and audio tapes, 197-? Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications (1965-. Subject and correspondence files, 1976-1979. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications. Performance photographs, ca. 1960s. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications. College of Fine Arts and Communications records, 1938-1994. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications. Deans' office files, 1952-1975. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brigham Young University. College of Fine Arts and Communications (1965- ). Subject files, 1978-1980. Harold B. Lee Library
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