Brigham Young University. Lectures and Musicals Committee

In 1915 the Lectures and Socials Committee was renamed the Lectures and Musicals Committee. John C. Swenson (1915-1920, 1921-1941), Herald R. Clark (1920-1921, 1941- before 1968) and Stephen R. Covey (circa 1968) served as chairmen of this committee. The committee was disbanded in 1968 and its responsibilities were divided between the University Lyceum Committee and the Speakers Committee.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. Community Concert Committee

Brigham Young University. Lyceums Committee

Description

Established: 1915

Abolished: 1968

Location: Provo, Utah (1915-1968)

Functions

The function of the Lectures and Musicals Committee was to arrange for lectures and musical artist to perform on campus.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The chairman of this committee reported to the University President.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1915-1968)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Lectures Committee (1915)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. University Lyceum Committee (1968)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Speakers Committee (1965)

Associated Archival Materials

Speakers and Performers at BYU, 1901-1945 (UA 94)

Herald R. Clark Collection (MSS 145)

Records of the Public Communications Department, 1951-1979 (UA 586 Box 16 Fol 6; Box 27 Fol 75 - Box 37 Fol 43)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1915-1916: p. 11 (John C. Swensen, chairman)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1920-1921: p. 10 (Herald R. Clark, chairman)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1921-1922: p. 10 (John C. Swensen, chairman)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1941-1942: p. 8 (Herald R. Clark, chairman)

Ernest L. Wilkinson Presidential Papers, 1949-1975 (UA 1086 Box 28 Fol 3): (chairman reported to the President); (Box 489 Fol 10): (Stephen R. Covey was the chairman circa 1968)

Brigham Young University Accreditation Self-Study Reports, 2003-2006 (UA 1262 Box 2): (arranged for lectures and musicals)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00317

Creator: JDM