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Church College of Hawaii

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1955 - 1974

Administrative History

The Church College of Hawaii (1955-1974) was a private college in Laie, Hawaii affliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1974 it was renamed as Brigham Young University--Hawaii Campus.

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the establishment of a college in Hawaii in July 1954. In 1955, the two-year Church College of Hawaii (CHH) classes began in war surplus buildings with 153 students and 20 faculty/administrators. In February 1961, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges granted full four-year accreditation to CCH. President Spencer W. Kimball of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints publicly announced in 1974 that CCH would become Brigham Young University–Hawaii Campus.

Presidents of the Church College of Hawaii included Reuben D. Law (1955-1959); Richard T. Wootton (1959-1964); Owen J. Cook (1964-1972); and Stephen L. Brower (1972-1974).

Found in 39 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President correspondence with LDS Foundation, 1986-1987

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 14
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the LDS Foundation regarding Annual Giving and President Holland's book "Excellence in the Eighties." Also contains correspondence with various individuals holding leadership positions in the foundation covering funding campaigns, donations, and grants. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1986-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence with LDS Foundation

Office of the President memorabilia, 1980-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 24
Scope and Contents Contains memorabilia from Brigham Young University during the Holland presidency (1980-1989). Many of the artifacts highlight Jeffrey R. Holland and his wife Patricia's work for the University, such as a candelabra that was given by "Jerusalem Friends". Other pieces of memorabilia include gifts from international and other national universities, plaques from BYU Sports teams and other organizations, postcards, flags, and medallions. Also includes Holland's business cards, selected talks, and...
Dates: 1980-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records

Office of the President monthly calendars, 1974-1989

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 19
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains President Holland's personal calendars, planners, and appointment books spanning from 1974 to 1989. Planners contains reminders of various meetings and events, appointments, and personal notes.

Dates: 1974-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records / Office of the President calendars

Office of the President records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1030
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, memoranda, and reports between Jeffrey R. Holland and various university and church leadership and other personnel. Major subjects include university relations, university development, admissions and records, the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, and the role of religious education at Brigham Young University. Materials date from 1974-1989.

Dates: 1972-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives

Office of the President records on inauguration, 1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains records of President Holland's inauguration as the university president in 1980. Includes procedures, programs, and invitations for the inauguration and its related events. Also contains related speeches and congratulatory correspondence.

Dates: 1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on proposed college in Hawaii, 1951-1957

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 1 Sub-Series 40
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, memorandums and reports from 1951 to 1957. The materials pertain to the proposed buillding of a junior college in Laie, Hawaii.

Dates: 1951-1957
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on the Church Educational System, 1972-1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 8
Scope and Contents Contains materials related to the relationship of Brigham Young University within the Church Educational System (CES). Materials cover topics including the Church College of Hawaii (now Brigham Young University-Hawaii), directions from Church leaders, such as Neal A. Maxwell, and reports about the conditions of the schools and programs under the CES. Correspondence, memos, and reports make up the bulk of the materials. Correspondence between the presidents of the CES schools, directors, and...
Dates: 1972-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on university development, 1972-1986

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with various estates, foundations, and funds regarding university contributions, fund appropriation, and university development. Also contains reports on development, records regarding various awards and gifts, and thank you letters for donors. Materials date from 1972-1986.

Dates: 1972-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on university development, 1970-1986

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 12
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with various estates, foundations, and funds regarding university contributions, fund appropriation, and university development. Also contains reports on development, records regarding various awards and gifts, and thank you letters for donors. Materials date from 1972-1986.

Dates: 1970-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records / Office of the President records on university development

Office of the President records on university development, 1985-1986

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 12
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with various estates, foundations, and funds regarding university contributions, fund appropriation, and university development. Also contains reports on development, records regarding various awards and gifts, and thank you letters for donors. Materials date from 1972-1986.

Dates: 1985-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President records / Office of the President records on university development

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