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Brigham Young University

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1903-

Administrative History

Brigham Young University (1903- ) is a university sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah.

Brigham Young University was established in 1903 in a renaming of Brigham Young Academy. 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- ).

Brigham Young University is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the Church Educational System (CES). The university is governed by a Board of Trustees, which, since 1939, has consisted of the First Presidency of the Church as well as other General Authorities or general officers of the Church appointed by the First Presidency. The Board of Trustees provides general direction and oversees the formulation of broad policies as well as the approval of all executive leadership and faculty appointments at the university. 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. The President serves as the chief executive officer and general manager of the University. Between 1996 and 2014, the President of the university was also been a General Authority of the Church.

Brigham Young University has grown from a small academy to one of the world's largest private universities. Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU offers a unique educational environment that promotes learning by study and also by faith.

Citation:
Its Annual catalog, 1907/08.

BYU--national champions, 1985: intro. (Brigham Young University)

The Journal of pedagogy, Feb. 1895: t.p. (Brigham Young Academy)

History of BYU (within Brigham Young University website), via WWW, 4 November 2010 (Brigham Young Academy established October 16, 1875 in Provo, Utah. Name changed to Brigham Young University in 1903. Sponsored by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, associated with BYU-Hawaii in Laie, Hawaii; BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho; and LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah)

Brigham Young University Organizational History website, via WWW, Mar. 2, 2011 (Brigham Young University; est. 1903; name change from Brigham Young Academy; 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), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), and Kevin J. Worthen (2014- ); owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; governed by a board of trustees)

Brigham Young University website, via WWW, June 22, 2023 (C. Shane Reese; appointed president of Brigham Young University, May 1, 2023)

Found in 41 Collections and/or Records:

Benjamin F. Cummings minutes, notes, and other material, 1925-1955

 Series — Box 1-2: Series 2, Folder: 2-14
Identifier: UA 171 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains syllabi, minutes, correspondence, notes, and other academic records related to and taken from the teaching career of Cummings. The papers range in date from 1925 to 1955. Includes notes and outlines from classes that Cummings taught, classes that include French, theology, linguistics, Italian, and French Civilization; records of students' grades; class rolls, tests and miscellaneous forms; minutes from conferences in which Cummings participated; full papers he had written; and a...
Dates: 1925-1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 171, Benjamin F. Cummings papers

Board of Trustees minutes, 1875-1985

 Series
Identifier: UA 6 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes from meetings of the Board of Trustees. Includes records of administrative actions, including personnel decisions. Materials date from between 1875 and 1985.

Dates: 1875-1985
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 6, Board of Trustees records

BYU Photo general negatives, 1875-2002, bulk: 1970-2002

 Series
Identifier: UA 5754 Series 3
Scope and Contents Contains negatives, contact sheets, and photograph prints of various scenes of Brigham Young University campus life, University departments, University presidents, and staff and faculty. Also includes leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, events and ceremonies such as graduation and Homecoming, student activities during different seasons of the year, campus buildings and services, field trips, workshops, other properties such as Aspen Grove and the BYU Farm in...
Dates: 1875-2002; Majority of material found within 1970-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5754, BYU Photo photographs

Collection on university faculty members, 1875-2009

 Series
Identifier: UA 909 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains biographical information on members of the Brigham Young University faculty, administration, and board of trustees. Various files contain information on the subjects' professional, civic, family, and church activities. Some files include newspaper and magazine articles, and talks.

Dates: 1875-2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 909, Collection on university faculty and staff

Department of Elementary Education correspondence, reports, and other material, 1965-1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5319 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include correspondence, faculty activity reports, class schedules and textbooks, and materials from the American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (AAHPER). Dated 1965-1980.

Dates: 1965-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5319, Department of Elementary Education records

Executive Committee minutes, 1891-1983

 Series
Identifier: UA 6 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes from the Executive Committee of the university and academy Board of Trustees. Includes information on organizational administration and faculty matters. Materials date from between 1891 and 1983.

Dates: 1891-1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 6, Board of Trustees records

Negatives of campus events, 1953-1957

 Series
Identifier: UA 5810 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains black-and-white and color negatives of Brigham Young University faculty, students, facilities, and events. Materials date from between 1953 and 1957.

Dates: 1953-1957
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5810, Photographs of campus events

Office of the President correspondence on faculty, 1991-1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

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

Office of the President correspondence on faculty, 1992-1993

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to faculty governance at the university. Materials date from between 1992 and 1993.

Dates: 1992-1993
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, 1992-1994

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to faculty governance at the university. Materials date from between 1992 and 1994.

Dates: 1992-1994
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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