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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 11 Collections and/or Records:

Athletic Media Relations bowl game records, 1974-2002

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 769 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains information on bowl games participated in by the BYU football team. Includes official booklets, magazines, and newspaper clippings. Dated 1974-2002.

Dates: 1974-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 769, Athletic Media Relations records on football

Athletic Media Relations football team season-based records, 1960-2012

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 769 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Materials include individual and team statistics, newspaper clippings including articles on football, and newsletters about football players, games, and seasons. Dated 1960-2012.

Dates: 1960-2012
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 769, Athletic Media Relations records on football

Athletic Media Relations subject files, 1946-2012

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 769 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains information on subjects relating to football press conferences, issues, the NFL draft, and other miscellaneous topics. Includes newspaper clippings and official publications. Dated 1946-2012.

Dates: 1946-2012
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 769, Athletic Media Relations records on football

Books, 1953-1989

 Sub-Series — Carton 2: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251617], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note The subseries contains copies of books that Clinton F. Larson either contributed to, or co-edited. The books are: A Believing People (w/ galley), Harvest, Ideas and Orders, Instruction and Delight, Literature and Belief (1982), Literature and Belief (1987), Modern...
Dates: 1953-1989
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

Clinton F. Larson published books, proofs, and posters, 1947-1990

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 5 Series 6
Scope and Contents note

Books, proofs, and posters by Clinton F. Larson that were published.

Dates: Other: 1947-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson collections of poems

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

Encyclopedia of Mormonism (vol. 2), 1992

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the second volume of the Encylcopedia of Mormonism, where Clinton F. Larson is the subject of an article.

Dates: 1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

University Communications files on personnel, 1921-2002

 Series
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains letters, comments, guidelines, newspaper clippings, news releases, speeches, photographs, pamphlets, biographical information, and inauguration files concerning both general and individual presidential, faculty, and VIP files from 1954 to 2002.

Dates: 1921-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records

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