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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 83 Collections and/or Records:

Dorald M. Allred papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3111
Abstract

This collection contains research done on the fauna in the area of a nuclear test site in Nevada. It is part of the business records collectd by Dorad M. Allred for IBM.

Dates: 1959-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Dorald M. Allred papers

Alumni Association periodicals

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233640462]
Identifier: UA 5380
Scope and Contents

Contains periodicals from the BYU Alumni Association including BYU Today, BYU Alumnus and BYU Announcer. Issues date from 1924-1984, though not all included dates are present.

Dates: 1924-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Alumni Association periodicals

Brigham Young University newsletters

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233645701]
Identifier: UA 5353
Scope and Contents

Contains issues of the BYU Bulletin Board, the BYU Intercom, the BYU Times, the Education Review, the University Bulletin, and The Communicator dated September 1968 through November 1980.

Dates: 1968-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University newsletters

Brigham Young University publications

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5348
Scope and Contents

Contains programs, brochures, journals, newsletters, directories, catalogs, pamphlets, reports, biographies, histories, magazines and sheet music published by Brigham Young University concerning university colleges, departments, performances, banquets, the honor code, travel study, conferences, homecoming, commencement exercises, clubs, tours, publications, sports teams, lectures, and broadcasts from 1941-1994.

Dates: 1941-1994
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University publications

Brigham Young University quarterly catalogs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1102
Scope and Contents Contains copies of the University's quarterly catalogue for each semester. The quarterlies contain a history of the university and of the departments and schools individually. They give a description of the courses offered that quarter along with general information on registration and, fees, and graduation. The same is given for both summer school and the home study program. The assorted quarterly catalogues for the various departments and schools of the university are similar to the...
Dates: 1905-1956
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University quarterly catalogs

Brigham Young University student publications

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1234
Scope and Contents

Contains periodicals, newsletters, and newspapers published by Brigham Young University students.

Dates: 1906-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University student publications

Century II : a BYU student journal, 1976

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson toCentury II.

Dates: 1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Church periodicals, 1939-1984

 Sub-Series — Carton 2: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251617], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains church periodicals that Clinton F. Larson contributed to. Periodicals include, "Millennial Star", "The Instructor", "The New Era", "The Ensign"

Dates: 1939-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials, 1937-1999

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Books, periodicals, and reference materials related to Clinton F. Larson.

Dates: Other: 1937-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers

Collection of active Brigham Young University serials and newsletters, 1975-2015

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 956 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains serials and newsletters that are published on a regular basis by Brigham Young University. Serials and newsletters in this series include: BYUarts newsletter, BYU Television, BYU Today, BYU Magazine, Classical 89 newsletter, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences enewsletter, CougarMail, Eagle's Eye, Eleven, Emeritimes, HBLL Activities newsletter, Honors newsletter, Insights, McKay School of Education newsletter, Marriott Alumni Magazine, Money Matters, Museum of Art...
Dates: 1975-2015
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 956, Collection of Brigham Young University serials and newsletters

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