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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 31 Collections and/or Records:

Collection of pamphlets and brochures

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233618781]
Identifier: UA 5634
Scope and Contents

Contains a varied assortment of pamphlets, brochures, leaflets, and other materials of various Brigham Young University departments and activities. Dates range from 1943-2001.

Dates: 1943-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Collection of pamphlets and brochures

College of Fine Arts and Communications correspondence, 1959-1993

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1056 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence from both the Dean's Office and the department as a whole, including correspondence from the various departments within the college and between the dean and faculty or community members. Materials date from between 1959 and 1993.

Dates: 1959-1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1056, College of Fine Arts and Communications records

College of Fine Arts and Communications dean correspondence, 1963-1993

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1056 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence received by the Dean's Office between 1982 and 1993 and includes the correspondence of Clawson Cannon, Lorin Wheelwright, memos to faculty, correspondence regarding the physical plant, and general correspondence. Materials date from between 1963 and 1993.

Dates: 1963-1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1056, College of Fine Arts and Communications records / College of Fine Arts and Communications correspondence

Department of Chemical Engineering files, 1970-1986

 Series
Identifier: UA 375 Series 21
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Documenting twenty years of the history of the Chemical Engineering Department at Brigham Young University, this collection includes a range of materials from department correspondence to the various research and experiment of both faculty and students.Includes correspondence and memos from the chairman's office, minutes of meetings, building floor plans, and information concerning policies and activities of the department.Of special interest is series 29, the Calvin...
Dates: Other: 1970-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 375, Department of Chemical Engineering records

Department of Chemical Engineering meetings and agendas, 1980-1984

 Series
Identifier: UA 375 Series 23
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Documenting twenty years of the history of the Chemical Engineering Department at Brigham Young University, this collection includes a range of materials from department correspondence to the various research and experiment of both faculty and students.Includes correspondence and memos from the chairman's office, minutes of meetings, building floor plans, and information concerning policies and activities of the department.Of special interest is series 29, the Calvin...
Dates: Other: 1980-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 375, Department of Chemical Engineering records

Office of the President correspondence with colleges and departments, 1994-1997

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1073 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with college deans and departments regarding their activities. Materials date from between 1994 and 1997.

Dates: 1994-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1073, Office of the President records / Office of the President correspondence / Office of the President correspondence

Office of the President correspondence with colleges and departments, 1989-1994

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with college deans and departments regarding their activities. Materials date from between 1989 and 1994.

Dates: 1989-1994
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

Office of the President correspondence with colleges and departments, 1989-1990

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with college deans and departments regarding their activities. Materials date from between 1989 and 1990.

Dates: 1989-1990
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 with colleges and departments, 1989-1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with college deans and departments regarding their activities. Materials date from between 1989 and 1992.

Dates: 1989-1992
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 with colleges and departments, 1989-1993

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 925 Series 1 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with college deans and departments regarding their activities. Materials date from between 1989 and 1993.

Dates: 1989-1993
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

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