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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 29 Collections and/or Records:

College of Fine Arts and Communications building records, 1938-1965

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1056 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains building records including annual catalogues, recital records and recital programs, blueprints and diagrams, correspondence, furnishing and equipment records, theatre and stages records, and photographs. Also included is information regarding the Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), namely its dedications and description, names, blueprints, correspondence, furnishing, telephones, radio, and television. Materials date from between 1938 and 1965.

Dates: 1938-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1056, College of Fine Arts and Communications records

Department of Music files on education, 1983-1997

 Series
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Materials include files concerning music majors, classes, various educational programs and degree programs, and workshops and seminars. Dated 1983-1997.

Dates: 1983-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5402, School of Music records

Department of Music files on workshops and seminars, 1987-1992

 Sub-Series — Carton 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 4; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197235221808]
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Materials include church music workshop and seminar files. Dated 1987-1992.

Dates: 1987-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5402, School of Music records / Department of Music files on education

Jean Anne Waterstradt correspondence concerning They Gladly Taught, 1986-1991

 Series — Folder 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233240222]
Identifier: MSS 7703 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and a newspaper concerning the planning, writing, and editing of the play "They Gladly Taught: 10 BYU Professors" by Jean Anne Waterstradt.

Dates: 1986-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7703, Jean Anne Waterstradt papers

Office of Performance Scheduling correspondence, 1965-1982

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1136 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between peoples and performance groups during the years 1965-1982. This correspondence covers such matters as finances, communication between management personnel, communication between students involved in the performance groups, and communication between staff members, 1965-1982.

Dates: 1965-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1136, Performing Arts Management records

Office of Performance Scheduling general correspondence, 1965-1982

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1136 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between peoples and performance groups during the years 1965-1982. This correspondence covers such matters as finances, billing statements, communication between management personnel, communication between students involved in the performance groups, and communication between staff members, 1965-1982.

Dates: 1965-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1136, Performing Arts Management records / Office of Performance Scheduling correspondence

Office of Performance Scheduling records, 1982-1993

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1252 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, schedules, and reports concerning various performing groups, their shows, and tours. Dates range from 1982 to 1993.

Dates: 1982-1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1252, University Relations Division records

Office of the President records on associations and organizations, 1971-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains material related to associations and organizations that had dealings with President Oaks. Organizations include on campus student body organizations, performing art groups and presentations, and alumni groups and publications like BYU Today. Other groups that have extensive correspondence include American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAPICU) and National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Correspondence to other...
Dates: 1971-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on associations and organizations

Office of the President records on associations and organizations, 1973-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 4 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains material related to associations and organizations that had dealings with President Oaks. Organizations include on campus student body organizations, performing art groups and presentations, and alumni groups and publications like BYU Today. Other groups that have extensive correspondence include American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAPICU) and National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Correspondence to other...
Dates: 1973-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on associations and organizations

Office of the President records on associations and organizations, 1974-1975

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 4 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains material related to associations and organizations that had dealings with President Oaks. Organizations include on campus student body organizations, performing art groups and presentations, and alumni groups and publications like BYU Today. Other groups that have extensive correspondence include American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAPICU) and National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Correspondence to other...
Dates: 1974-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on associations and organizations

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