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Brigham Young University. Office of the President

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1903-

Administrative History

The Office of the President (est. 1903) is the central administrative body at Brigham Young University, and is the direction of the university president.

Brigham Young University has had a president since Brigham Young Academy was changed to Brigham Young University in 1903. While the school was still called Brigham Young Academy the head officer was titled principal.

The Board of Trustees delegates to the university president the responsibility to conduct the operations of the institution and administer the policies enacted by the board. Since 1996, the president of the university has also been a General Authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Past and present Brigham Young University presidents include George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), Kevin J. Worthen (2014-2023), and C. Shane Reese (2023- ).

Citation:
Office of the President essays, circa 1985-1986

Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Feb. 4, 2010 (Office of the President; administrative office associated with the president of Brigham Young University)

Brigham Young University Web site, Feb. 4, 2010 (Office of the President; President's Office)

BYU Organizational History, Brigham Young University, Feb. 19, 2013 (BYU chief executive/general manager; University President 1903; BYA to BYU; Board of Trustees delegate responsibilities to University President; 1996 General Authority; past/present presidents George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), and Cecil O. Samuelson (2003- ))

Found in 431 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President correspondence, 1989-1995

 Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between Lee and university vice presidents, General Authorities, General Counsel, the university provost, deans, and department chairs. Subjects covered include assemblies, devotionals, and forums on campus, athletics, admissions and records, student life, faculty, colleges and departments, university relations, Brigham Young University media organizations, as well as professional associations to which Lee belonged.

Dates: 1989-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records

Office of the President correspondence, 1996-2003

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence documenting Merrill J. Bateman's activities as president of Brigham Young University. Includes correspondence between Bateman and university vice-presidents, General Authorities, General Counsel, the University Provost, Deans, and Department Chairs. Subjects covered include assemblies/devotionals/forums on campus, athletics, admissions and records, student life, faculty, colleges and departments, university relations, fund raising, as well as professional associations...
Dates: 1996-2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records

Office of the President correspondence, 2003-2010

 Series
Identifier: UA 5514 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains the correspondence of Brigham Young University president Cecil O. Samuelson from 2007 to 2009.

Dates: 2003-2010
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5514, Office of the President records

Office of the President correspondence, 1952-1975

 Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 17
Scope and Contents

Contains bound volumes of correspondence from the Office of the President. Dated 1952 to 1975.

Dates: 1952-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records

Office of the President correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1093
Scope and Contents Contains the correspondence files of President Cluff, with the exception of his first year of administration. The papers date from between 1893 and 1904, and are incoming except for 1897 to 1900. Also includes Cluff's correspondence as president of the People's Canal & Irrigation Company. Includes information on Cluff's administration of the Academy, and the school's relationship to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Board of Education. Also includes correspondence regarding...
Dates: 1893-1904
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence, 1903-1904

 Series
Identifier: UA 1093 Series 21
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between Cluff and students, parents, Church leaders, and others related to the administration of the Academy. Includes information on the Beaver Branch. Materials date from between 1903 and 1904.

Dates: 1903-1904
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1093, Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence on Encyclopedia of Mormonism, 1986-1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to the production of the Encyclopedia of Mormonism. Dates from between 1986 and 1992.

Dates: 1986-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence on faculty, 1980-1991

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to faculty governance at the university. Materials date from between 1980 and 1991.

Dates: 1980-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with Alumni Association, 1989-1990

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with the Alumni Association regarding its activities. Materials date from btween 1989 and 1990.

Dates: 1989-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with Alumni Association, 1991-1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with the Alumni Association regarding its activities. Materials date from btween 1991 and 1992.

Dates: 1991-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

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