Brigham Young University. Radio and Television Committee

The Radio and Television Committee was in charge of overseeing all university radio and television programs. All such programs had to be approved by the committee before being released. Also, the committee could advise the university in use of radio and television facilities. Chairmen of this committee include J.H. Ludlow (1953-1954), Harold I. Hansen (1954-1958), and Tess M. Williams (1963).

Variant Name

Brigham Young University. Radio and Television Programs

Description

Established: 1953

Abolished: 1984

Location: Provo, Utah (1953-1984)

Functions

All radio and TV programs produced by the University or any of the staff had to first be cleared with this committee. Also, the Radio and Television Committee recommended use of radio and TV facilities by the University to supervise the University Radio station.

Assets and Administrative Structure

This committee was administered by a chairman with support from the Communications Department.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1953-1984)

Associated unit: KBYU (1953-1960)

Associated unit: KBRG (1960-1960)

Associated unit: KBYU-FM (1960-1984)

Associated unit: KBYU-TV (1965-1984)

Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Speech and Dramatic Arts (1953-1961) (1953-1961)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Radio Committee (1942-1953)

Associated Archival Materials

Accreditation Reports (UA 1262 Box 2)

Ernest L. Wilkinson Presidential Papers, 1949-1975 (UA 1086)

University Committee Records (UA 553, Box 43, Folder 5a-5b)

Sources

Accreditation Report (UA 1262 Box 2) (Function)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1953-1954, p. 17 (Chairman, J.H. Ludlow)

Ernest L. Wilkinson Presidential Papers, 1949-1975 (UA 1086 Box 28 Fol 3) (Chairman, Harold I. Hansen)

Ernest L. Wilkinson Presidential Papers, 1949-1975 (UA 1086 Box 280 Fol 10) (Chairman, Tess M. Williams)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2011-00017

Creator: UPB