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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 46 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

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 White and Blue newspapers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5328
Scope and Contents

Loose and bound reference copies of the Brigham Young University newspaper White and Blue concerning student issues of the time. Produced at the time of President Brimhall. Some duplicates are included. Dated 1898 to 1923.

Dates: 1898-1923
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Collection of White and Blue newspapers

Congressional Record, 1987-1989

 Sub-Series — Carton 2: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251617], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to the Congressional Record.

Dates: 1987-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Contributions to BYU Catalog, 1950-1954

 Sub-Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233251609], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains copies of the publication BYU Annual Catalog and BYU General Catalogto which Clinton F. Larson contributed, or is referenced in.

Dates: 1950-1954
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Contributions to BYU Studies, 1959-1999

 Sub-Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233251609], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains copies of the publication BYU Studies to which Clinton F. Larson contributed.

Dates: 1959-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

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