Brigham Young University. Public Relations Division
The Public Relations Division was in charge of coordinating with affairs outside of the university as well as helping to organize campus activities and programs. In 1964 Public Relations Division was renamed University Relations Division. Presidents included Dean A. Peterson (1955-1957), and Lester B. Whetten (1957-1964)
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. Division of Public Relations
Brigham Young University. Public Relations
Description
Established: 1955
Abolished: 1964
Location: Provo, Utah (1955-1964)
Functions
Public Relations' main functions were to monitor university relations with outside entities, include the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder-day Saints, high school, junior colleges, and civic organizations. In addition Public relations supervised groups like the Student Program Bureau.
Assets and Administrative Structure
Public Relations acted under a president and reported to the President of the university.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1955-1964)
Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Student Program Bureau (1955-1958)
Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Program Bureau (1958-1964)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. University Relations Division (1964)
Associated Archival Materials
Records of the Public Communications Department, 1951-1979 (UA 586)
Heber G. Wolsey Administrative Council Records, 1942-1980 (UA 917)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1955-1956: p. 38 (president Dean A. Peterson)
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1957-1958: p. 12 (President Lester B. Whetten)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2010-00338
Creator: ANG