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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 32 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas G. Alexander papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1970
Scope and Contents Contains the professional and personal papers of Thomas G. Alexander, dated 1954 to 2018. The professional papers include correspondence, reports, minutes, articles, awards, manuscript drafts, newspaper articles, posters, photographs, questionnaires, outlines, and audiocassettes. These materials pertain to research, students, committees, professional organizations, and courses taught by Dr. Alexander. The personal papers pertain to the U.S. Army and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Dates: 1954-2018
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Thomas G. Alexander papers

Ross T. Christensen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1716
Scope and Contents Reflects Ross T. Christensen's service as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil, service in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, career as a professor of archaeology at Brigham Young University, activities as a founding member of the Society for Early Historic Archaeology (SEHA), interest in Book of Mormon archaeology, participation in Leadership Week and Education Week on the BYU campus and elsewhere, and family activities. Includes...
Dates: 1939-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ross T. Christensen papers

Harold Glen Clark papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7959
Scope and Contents

Contains the personal papers of Clark, including his diaries, daily planners, scrapbooks, high school yearbooks, photographs, letters, sound recordings of his speeches, and transcripts of his diaries created by children. Dated approximately 1896 to 1985.

Dates: 1896-1985
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Harold Glen Clark papers

College of Fine Arts and Communications dean records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1353
Scope and Contents Contains materials created by the dean's office of the College of Fine Arts and Communications including correspondence, minutes, and policy records. Also an assortment of news reports and clippings concerning Brigham Young University or (former or current) students, faculty, or employees. Records cover topics including the Olympic Spectacular, Media Arts Development Lab, Carillon Tower, Honors and Awards Committee, and the Harris Fine Arts Center. Includes subject files on the history of...
Dates: 1939-2015; Majority of material found within 1964-2015
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / College of Fine Arts and Communications dean records

Gerrit de Jong papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1837
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, musical scores, essays, and speeches, mainly on religious topics, dated 1949 to 1980. Correspondence pertains to the publication of de Jong's book, Eternal Progress. Also includes a ledger de Jong kept from 1915 to 1918 to track payments received from students for music lessons.

Dates: 1915-1980; Majority of material found within 1949-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Gerrit de Jong papers

Department of Elementary Education correspondence, reports, and other material, 1965-1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5319 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include correspondence, faculty activity reports, class schedules and textbooks, and materials from the American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (AAHPER). Dated 1965-1980.

Dates: 1965-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5319, Department of Elementary Education records

Royce P. Flandro papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5303
Scope and Contents

Contains professional files about the Brigham Young University College of Education, Indian Education program, and counseling, as well as personal books of remembrance. Materials date from 1922 to 2017.

Dates: 1922-2017
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Royce P. Flandro papers

Office of the President correspondence on faculty, 1991-1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to faculty governance at the university. Materials date from between 1991 and 1992.

Dates: 1991-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence on faculty, 1992-1993

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to faculty governance at the university. Materials date from between 1992 and 1993.

Dates: 1992-1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence on faculty, 1992-1994

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to faculty governance at the university. Materials date from between 1992 and 1994.

Dates: 1992-1994
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

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