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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 8 Collections and/or Records:

Clarence Cottam papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1942
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, reports, articles, notes, minutes, essays, certificates, and miscellaneous items. The materials relate to Cottam's numerous professional activities while working im many capacities for the United States government and for Brigham Young University. The items largely deal with Cottam's work as an ecologist and as a conservationist.

Dates: 1924-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Clarence Cottam papers

Dennis L. Thomson university papers, 1975-1995

 Series — Box 5: Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197230190859], Folder: 1-7
Identifier: UA 981 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains the university files of Dennis L. Thomson from 1975 to 1995. These materials include information about the political science department and talks/presentations given at Brigham Young University.

Dates: 1975-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 981, Dennis L. Thomson papers

Department of Mathematics chair records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 387
Scope and Contents

Contains papers, correspondence, notes, and photographs regarding teaching, research, and administration at Brigham Young University. The correspondence deals with various university matters.

Dates: 1948-1961
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Department of Mathematics chair records

F. LaMond Tullis personal files, 1985-1989

 Sub-Series — Carton 14: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233282539], Folder: 45-48
Identifier: UA 679 Series 3 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains F. LaMond Tullis' personal files including correspondence, meeting notes, invitations to events, financial records, his 1989 resume, and journal articles. Contains records on topics including politics and economics, publication requests and reviews, Tullis's position as an Associate Academic Vice President, and personal visits and memos, 1985-1989.

Dates: 1985-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 679, Brigham Young University vice-presidential records / Brigham Young University vice-presidential subject files

Walter A. Gong papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5578
Scope and Contents Contains Science Education Program evaluations, tests and keys, natural science class notes and assignments, non-science reference examples, San José State University correspondence, General Education Science Program student evaluations, San José State College project materials, mathematical games, reference examples, science-philosophy notes, class notes, student exams, stories and scripture activities, bioethics, correspondence, articles, and other materials relating to Gong's professional...
Dates: 1964-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Walter A. Gong papers

Noel B. Reynolds graduate coursework, 1966-1985

 Series — Carton 7: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233247896]
Identifier: MSS 7935 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains the coursework materials of Noel B. Reynolds from his undergraduate work at Brigham Young University and from his master's and doctoral studies at Harvard University. The bulk of the materials are from Harvard University, 1966-1985.

Dates: 1966-1985
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7935, Noel B. Reynolds papers

R. Phil Shumway papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232486800]
Identifier: MSS 1917
Scope and Contents

Lecture notes, articles, examinations, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and diagrams. The materials relate to one of Shumway's animal science classes.

Dates: 1949-1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / R. Phil Shumway papers

W. Cleon Skousen papers related to Brigham Young University employment, approximately 1951-1976, 2002

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9364 Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents Papers related to W. Cleon Skousen's time as a professor of religion and American history and government at Brigham Young University. Skousen was employed as a professor from December 1951 to August 1956, and from 1967 to 1978. Materials include a recollection on Skousen's first five years as a professor, anonymous student ratings of his religion classes, notes and articles used in teaching classes on the constitution, Relgion 232-H class notes, and the university faculty and administrative...
Dates: approximately 1951-1976; 2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9364, W. Cleon Skousen papers / W. Cleon Skousen professional papers

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