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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 17 Collections and/or Records:

Annual University Conference records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 790
Scope and Contents

Contains addresses including those by presidents of Brigham Young University and by General Authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, printed programs, and audiocassette, videocassette (VHS), and U-matic tape recordings of Annual University Conference meetings. Materials date from 1952 to 2014.

Dates: 1952-2014
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Annual University Conference records

Audio-visual materials on Brigham Young University

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 996
Scope and Contents

Contains videotapes from sporting events, cassette tapes of lecture series and other speeches, as well as film from other university events such as the Women' Science Workshop, university forums, and the Annual University Conference. Also includes master tapes of many different films such as Johnny Lingo, church history, and other films from Brigham Young University. Dated from 1957 to 1999.

Dates: 1957-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Audio-visual materials on Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University recordings of Wyview Park dedication

 Collection
Identifier: UA 910
Scope and Contents

Audiocassette and videocassette recordings of dedication services for the Wyview Park family student housing development at Brigham Young University on November 1, 1998. Speakers included Merrill J. Bateman, John M. R. Covey, David A. Hunt, Henry B. Eyring, and James E. Faust. Includes dedicatory prayer offered by James E. Faust.

Dates: 1998 November 1
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University recordings of Wyview Park dedication

Brigham Young University videorecordings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1194
Scope and Contents Contains of a video and two DVDs, with a recording of "A Foundation of Faith." The video contains a nine and a half minute introduction to the core philosophies of Brigham Young University as well as its worldwide educational efforts featuring Jane Clayson, Steve Young, and Brigham Young University president Merrill J. Bateman. The DVD contains a similar ten minute introduction as well as a four minute piece entitled "This is BYU" and a series of four thirty second interviews with Brigham...
Dates: 2001; 2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University videorecordings

George W. Romney Institute of Public Management collection on George W. Romney

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7639
Scope and Contents Materials in the collection include various newspaper and magazine articles, campaign buttons, and publications related to the life and career of George W. Romney. Many newspaper and magazine articles feature the Romney family and contextualize George Romney and his career within his family life. Later materials include articles reporting the naming of the Romney Institute of Public Management after George Romney. The collection also includes speeches given by George Romney and materials...
Dates: 1942-2007
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / George W. Romney Institute of Public Management collection on George W. Romney

Harold B. Lee Library fund raising records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233260386]
Identifier: UA 1014
Scope and Contents

Includes one booklet and four videocassettes related to fundraising efforts at the Harold B. Lee Library. Also include materials from university fundraising programs. Materials date from between 1993 and 2000.

Dates: 1993-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Harold B. Lee Library fund raising records

Inside the Wilkinson era

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233259842]
Identifier: UA 871
Scope and Contents

Interview by Heber G. Wolsey with Ben E. Lewis, Robert K. Thomas, Harvey Taylor, Sam Brewster, and Bruce L. Olsen concerning their personal experiences with Ernest L. Wilkinson. Wilkinson's resignation as president of Brigham Young University had been announced in March 1971, and the inteviews were recorded as a tribute to him.

Dates: 1971 May 25
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Inside the Wilkinson era

Intercollegiate Athletics films

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5426
Scope and Contents

Contains film reels, videocassettes, and DVDs of intercollegiate and other athletic events at Brigham Young University. Collection consists mostly of football and basketball games from 1940 to 2003. Material dated 1930 to 2009.

Dates: 1930-2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Intercollegiate Athletics films

L. Tom Perry Special Collections records on Ernest L. Wilkinson Collection open house

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233621835]
Identifier: UA 1061
Scope and Contents

Video of the open house commemorating the availability of the Ernest L. Wilkinson Collections to public research. Also includes a flyer announcing the open house.

Dates: 2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / L. Tom Perry Special Collections records on Ernest L. Wilkinson Collection open house

Learning experience

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232573060]
Identifier: UA 5719
Scope and Contents

Contains four video recordings titled "Learning Experience," "FB Game by Game," "Holiday Bowl Summary," and "Courage Feature." Dates from 1984.

Dates: 1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Learning experience

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