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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:

Harold T. Christensen articles in professional journals, 1948-1975

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Contains the papers, both professional and personal, of nationally noted family sociologist Harold T. Christensen. The materials contained in this collection document nearly every dimension of his personal life (1909-ca. 1980s) and professional life (1935-ca. 1990s, bulk 1947-1975).

Dates: Other: 1948-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

Harold T. Christensen articles in semi-professional and popular sources, 1949-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Contains the papers, both professional and personal, of nationally noted family sociologist Harold T. Christensen. The materials contained in this collection document nearly every dimension of his personal life (1909-ca. 1980s) and professional life (1935-ca. 1990s, bulk 1947-1975).

Dates: Other: 1949-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

Harold T. Christensen book reviews, pamphlets, and bulletins, 1948-1979

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Contains the papers, both professional and personal, of nationally noted family sociologist Harold T. Christensen. The materials contained in this collection document nearly every dimension of his personal life (1909-ca. 1980s) and professional life (1935-ca. 1990s, bulk 1947-1975).

Dates: Other: 1948-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

Harold T. Christensen case studies and materials from alternative life style projects, sex role research, and a study of dating behavior, 1949-1978

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 18
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Contains the papers, both professional and personal, of nationally noted family sociologist Harold T. Christensen. The materials contained in this collection document nearly every dimension of his personal life (1909-ca. 1980s) and professional life (1935-ca. 1990s, bulk 1947-1975).

Dates: Other: 1949-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

Harold T. Christensen contributions to publications and select correspondence, 1958-1980

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Contains the papers, both professional and personal, of nationally noted family sociologist Harold T. Christensen. The materials contained in this collection document nearly every dimension of his personal life (1909-ca. 1980s) and professional life (1935-ca. 1990s, bulk 1947-1975).

Dates: Other: 1958-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

Harold T. Christensen correspondence, 1947-1976

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 38
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Contains the papers, both professional and personal, of nationally noted family sociologist Harold T. Christensen. The materials contained in this collection document nearly every dimension of his personal life (1909-ca. 1980s) and professional life (1935-ca. 1990s, bulk 1947-1975).

Dates: Other: 1947-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

Harold T. Christensen correspondence before and after his presidency, 1948-1975

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 36
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Contains the papers, both professional and personal, of nationally noted family sociologist Harold T. Christensen. The materials contained in this collection document nearly every dimension of his personal life (1909-ca. 1980s) and professional life (1935-ca. 1990s, bulk 1947-1975).

Dates: Other: 1948-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

Harold T. Christensen correspondence concerning professional conferences and organizations, 1949-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 28
Scope and Contents note

The materials in this box include letters which are typed letters signed, copies typed and signed, or autograph letters signed.

Dates: Other: 1949-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

Harold T. Christensen correspondence regarding marriage counseling, 1952-1967

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 33
Scope and Contents note

This box contains letters which are copies typed and signed, and typed letters signed.

Dates: Other: 1952-1967
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

Harold T. Christensen correspondence regarding off campus projects, visiting professorships, fellowships, and Fulbright grant, 1950s-1970s

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 25
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Contains the papers, both professional and personal, of nationally noted family sociologist Harold T. Christensen. The materials contained in this collection document nearly every dimension of his personal life (1909-ca. 1980s) and professional life (1935-ca. 1990s, bulk 1947-1975).

Dates: Other: 1950s-1970s
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

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