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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 48 Collections and/or Records:

Centennial Committee clippings, 1974-1976

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1124 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains copies of newspaper articles related to centennial events and programming. Dated 1974-1976.

Dates: 1974-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1124, Centennial Committee records

Centennial Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1124
Scope and Contents Contains a wide variety of documentation produced and collected by the Centennial Committee. This includes memorandums, meeting minutes, correspondence, publications, photographs, and other materials. These files contain information on most of the events that happened during the Centennial year, as well as various buttons and banners. A significant portion of the collection relates directly to the production of Brigham!, a musical dramatizing the founding and growth of Brigham Young...
Dates: 1973-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Centennial Committee records

Paul R. Cheesman papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2049
Scope and Contents Contains manuscripts (personal and professional papers), publisher's gallery prints, color transparencies (including 35 mm slides), negatives, color separations, photographs, personal literary materials, research and reference files, audio and visual materials, and historical books, covering over 30 years of research in the ancient Americas, other ancient civilizations, and history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A vast majority of the materials in this collection involve...
Dates: approximately 1945-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Paul R. Cheesman papers

Clinton F. Larson newspaper clippings, 1935-2001

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 8
Scope and Contents note

Newspaper clippings related to Clinton F. Larson.

Dates: Other: 1935-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts production records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 688
Scope and Contents

Contains the music scores, script, correspondence, production files, and press for Saturday's Warrior and Dance on a Country Grave.

Dates: approximately 1971-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts production records

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records on Dance on a Country Grave, approximately 1971-1972

 Series
Identifier: UA 688 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains the music score, different versions of the script, correspondence, production files, and photographs.

Dates: approximately 1971-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 688, Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts production records

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records on Saturday's Warrior, approximately 1974

 Series
Identifier: UA 688 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains the music score, different versions of the script, correspondence, production files and newspaper clippings.

Dates: approximately 1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 688, Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts production records

Florence Jepperson Madsen biographical material and memorabilia, 1906-1973

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 571 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains articles, news clippings, programs, anthems, personal histories, poetry, resumes, transcripts, tributes, song notes, yearbooks, biographical information, school materials, funeral register, and autograph books.

Dates: 1906-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 571, Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen papers / Florence Jepperson Madsen papers

Florence Jepperson Madsen memorabilia and certificates, 1901-1964

 Sub-Series — Box 7: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233245262], Folder: 3-4
Identifier: UA 571 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains certificates, membership records, diplomas and honorary degrees, friendship bonds, plaques, distinguished service award, and other material.

Dates: 1901-1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 571, Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen papers / Florence Jepperson Madsen papers

Florence Jepperson Madsen music arrangements, approximately 1900-1976

 Sub-Series — Box 6: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197231242097], Folder: 4
Identifier: UA 571 Series 2 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains Madsen's arrangements of hymns and other religious music.

Dates: approximately 1900-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 571, Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen papers / Florence Jepperson Madsen papers

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