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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 4701 Collections and/or Records:

John A. Williams papers on Brigham Young University

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5652
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of the Brigham Young University campus, with an emphasis on Wymount Village. Also includes textual material related to Wymount Village. Materials cover the years 1959 to 1963.

Dates: 1959-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / John A. Williams papers on Brigham Young University

Wilmer W. Tanner collection of professional organization records, approximately 1950-1980

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7361 Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Includes other organization records collected by Wilmer W. Tanner, including report to the National Science Foundation, correspondence and minutes associated with a Brigham Young University editorial board, records associated with Brigham Young University's Center for Environmental Studies, publications associated with the Desert Biome mailing list, and records associated with the International Biological Program. Materials dated approximately 1950-1980.

Dates: approximately 1950-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7361, Wilmer W. Tanner papers / Wilmer W. Tanner papers on professional organizations

Wilmer W. Tanner letters, 1940-2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7361 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, ranging from the period of Wilmer W. Tanner's doctoral work at the University of Kansas to the period following his retirement from Brigham Young University. Materials dated 1940-2009.

Dates: 1940-2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7361, Wilmer W. Tanner papers

Wilmer W. Tanner papers on professional organizations, approximately 1950-1980

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7361 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains a variety of records including correspondence, manuscripts submitted for publication, pamphlets and directories, financial records and ledgers, proposals, reports, minutes, all associated with various professional,academic and governmental organizations with which Wilmer W. Tanner worked during the 1950s to the 1970s. Materials dated approximately 1950-1980.

Dates: approximately 1950-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7361, Wilmer W. Tanner papers

Wilmer W. Tanner personal papers, 1950-2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7361 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, bibliographies, newspaper clippings, manuscripts of a family history, inspirational papers, various materials on evolution, the MX Coordinating Program, Provo City Power, and other records of personal interest to Wilmer W. Tanner, 1950 to 2009. Materials dated 1950-2009.

Dates: Agent Relation: 1950-2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7361, Wilmer W. Tanner papers

Wilmer W. Tanner research, approximately 1950-1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7361 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains records associated with research, including notes, lists of books and reprints ordered and received, budgets, requisitions, data sheets, manuscripts, travel reimbursement records, drawings, charts, plates, computer printouts, and other materials dating from various points between 1950 and 1980 and dealing primarily with herpetology and research in the Nevada Test Site. Materials dated approximately 1950-1980.

Dates: approximately 1950-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7361, Wilmer W. Tanner papers

Windows of heaven / Brigham Young University ; produced and directed by Wetzel O. Whitaker ; screenplay, Richard Neil Evans and Scott Whitaker, 1962-1963

 Sub-Series — Reel 27: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233634283]
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1963, and was produced by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The story depicts events surrounding a drought in St. George and Church President Lorenzo Snow's counsel to pay tithing and that it would rain. The collection has one copy on a film reel. This copy is an uncut version of the film that is longer than the version currently used by the Church. Dated 1962-1963.

Dates: 1962-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

Brad and Dee Winterton correspondence

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232482973]
Identifier: MSS 1747
Scope and Contents

Handwritten correspondence, newspaper clippings, playbills, and research papers written while Winterton was in college. The correspondence is between Winterton and his son Brad while Brad was serving on a mission for the Mormon Church in Spain during the early 1980s. The other materials relate to family matters.

Dates: 1951-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brad and Dee Winterton correspondence

Women in Academics Week records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1111
Scope and Contents The Women in Academics Week records was chaired by Susan Session Rugh in 1974. It began as an alternative to the annual bridal fair on campus and highlighted women who were successful in their own right. The series consisted of monthly lectures and a full week in February. It was designed to help female students recognize their full potential. This collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, talks, and flyers announcing activities associated with the Women in Academics...
Dates: 1973-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Women in Academics Week records

Women's Activities Office records, 1970-1971

 Sub-Series — Box b 12: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197231021160], Folder: 13
Identifier: UA 460 Series 2 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains budgets, publicity, and newsletters related to the Women's Activities Office.

Dates: 1970-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 460, Ernest L. Wilkinson Student Center records / Associated Students of Brigham Young University records

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