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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:

Merlin H. Forster papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2510
Abstract

The Merlin H. Forster papers document his active involvement in the academic community. They contain presentations given at conferences, lecture notes, reviews of various Latin American programs that he participated in, research notes for the bibliographies he worked on, and material from successful National Endowment for the Humanities grants.

Dates: 1965-2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Merlin H. Forster papers

Merlin H. Forster academic career materials, 1965-2003

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 1
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

The Merlin H. Forster papers document his active involvement in the academic community. They contain presentations given at conferences, lecture notes, reviews of various Latin American programs that he participated in, research notes for the bibliographies he worked on, and material from successful National Endowment for the Humanities grants.

Dates: Other: 1965-2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers

Merlin H. Forster bibliographies, undated, 1991

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

The Merlin H. Forster papers document his active involvement in the academic community. They contain presentations given at conferences, lecture notes, reviews of various Latin American programs that he participated in, research notes for the bibliographies he worked on, and material from successful National Endowment for the Humanities grants.

Dates: Other: undated; Other: 1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers

Merlin H. Forster conference presentations, 1981-2002

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents note

Papers presented at 61 different conferences, seminars, symposia, etc. on Latin American topics.

Dates: Other: 1981-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster academic career materials

Merlin H. Forster curriculum vitae, 2003

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Curriculum vitae, 2003.

Dates: Other: 2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster academic career materials

Merlin H. Forster editorials, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents note

5 editorial articles, likely in Spanish.

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster bibliographies / Merlin H. Forster research material on vanguardism in Latin American literature / Merlin H. Forster research materials on South America

Merlin H. Forster general research materials, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents note

Research files primarily on specific individuals; also includes the odd article or periodical, etc.

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster bibliographies / Merlin H. Forster research material on vanguardism in Latin American literature / Merlin H. Forster research materials on South America

Merlin H. Forster journals, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents note

Issues of 16 different Latin American Studies-related periodicals.

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster bibliographies / Merlin H. Forster research material on vanguardism in Latin American literature / Merlin H. Forster research materials on South America

Merlin H. Forster lectures, 1993-1994

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Nominations, 1993-94. Copy of "El Otro, el mismo: Borges as Poet," undated.

Dates: Other: 1993-1994
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster academic career materials

Merlin H. Forster Mexican Project files, 1991

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Literary journals, bibliographies, indexes, and notes.

Dates: Other: 1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster bibliographies

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