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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 12 Collections and/or Records:

Admissions and Records Office audio and visual recordings, 1973-2001

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1156 Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains videotapes, audiotapes, and reel-to-reel recordings of commencement ceremonies at Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 1973 and 2001.

Dates: 1973-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1156, Admissions and Records Office records

Brigham Young University Oral History Project case files, 1965-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 7752 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes contracts, contact information, and biographical information for the participants, as well as the original audio recordings of the oral history interviews conducted by the Brigham Young University Oral History Project, 1965-1982.

Dates: 1965-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7752, Charles Redd Center for Western Studies oral history project records / Brigham Young University Oral History Project transcripts and case files

Broadcast Services audiotapes

 Collection — Carton 1
Identifier: UA 5336
Scope and Contents

Contains two reel-to-reel tapes and 110 cassette tapes of programs and interviews produced by the Broadcast Media Relations Office in the Public Communications Department dated 1969-1977.

Dates: 1969-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Broadcast Services audiotapes

Morris M. Clinger interview with J. J. Keeler

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3002
Scope and Contents Typescript of an interview taken from the included reel-to-reel tape and audiocassettes. The interview was conducted by Morris M. Clinger on March 2, 1982 for the Joint Oral History Program of Brigham Young University Archives, BYU Alumni Association Emeritus Club and Charles Redd Center for Western Studies. Keeler talks about his education, various occupations, and his career at Brigham Young University as a professor of music. He tells about the music directors and professors at the...
Dates: 1982 March 2
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Morris M. Clinger interview with J. J. Keeler

Collection of funeral sermons and tributes

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5661
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of funeral services, tributes, and memorial services for individuals with ties to Brigham Young University. Also includes a transcript of one of the recordings. Dates range from 1972 to 1981.

Dates: 1972-1981
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Collection of funeral sermons and tributes

Learning Resource Center collection of forum recordings, 1970-2000

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5577 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains recordings of university forums collected by the Learning Resource Center, 1970-2000.

Dates: 1970-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5577, Learning Resource Center collection of audio-visual materials

Alonzo J. Morley papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2069
Abstract

Papers, audiotapes, lantern slides, and artifacts, including hearing and recording devices, relating to his work in speech and hearing at BYU.

Dates: approximately 1930-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Alonzo J. Morley papers

Carl E. Nelson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2335
Scope and Contents Contains records of Nelson's family from Denmark as well as Brigham City, Utah; Nelson's education in Box Elder County, Salt Lake Schools, Weber College (Ogden, Utah), BYU, and New York University. The collection also includes papers concerning his early career as an engineer, his work for Bell Laboratory (New Jersey), and his World War II records related to his work in the control of optical and precision instruments industries in Berlin. Also included are professional files related to the...
Dates: 1890-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Carl E. Nelson papers

Other professional papers of W. Cleon Skousen, 1911-2005

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9364 Series 4 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents Contains papers created or collected by W. Cleon Skousen throughout his various professional activities. Includes research files of clippings, publications, overhead transparencies, curriculum, lecture and educational materials, proposals for new coalitions, articles, emails, and letters on American history, the U.S. Constitution with or without a religious context, world politics, survivalism, conspiracy theories, political candidates, family studies, monetary policy, nuclear warfare,...
Dates: 1911-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9364, W. Cleon Skousen papers / W. Cleon Skousen professional papers

Oliver R. Smith audio recordings

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197227657431]
Identifier: MSS 6910
Abstract

Collection consists of audio recordings collected by Smith. Includes recordings of speeches and lectures concerning The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University, and advertising. The collection dates from 1954 to 1973.

Dates: 1954-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Oliver R. Smith audio recordings

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