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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 4700 Collections and/or Records:

Young Company records on season performances, 1976-2001

 Sub-Series — Box 2: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197227664783], Folder: 18-24
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains records of season performances by the Young Company, dating from between 1976 and 2001.

Dates: 1976-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records / Young Company performance files

Young Company reports, 1975-2002

 Series — Box 8: Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197227664916], Folder: 1-6
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains year-end and other reports regarding the Young Company, dating from between 1975 and 2002.

Dates: 1975-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records

Young Company research materials, 1966-2001

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains Mormon Montage research materials assembled by the Young Company, dating from between 1966 and 2001.

Dates: 1966-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records

Young Company slides, 1966-2001

 Sub-Series — Box 6: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197227664684], Folder: 6-31
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 1 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents note

Contains photographic slides from the plays performed by the Young Company, dating from between 1966 and 2001.

Dates: 1966-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records / Young Company performance files

Young Company stamp, 1976-1999

 Sub-Series — Carton 10: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197227664809], Folder: 6
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 7 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains stamps of the Whittlin' Whistlin' Brigade, dating from between 1976 and 1999.

Dates: 1976-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records / Young Company multi-media files

Young Company tour records, 1976-1999

 Sub-Series — Box 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197227664908], Folder: 1-19
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains records of season performances by the Young Company, dating from between 1976 and 1999.

Dates: 1976-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records / Young Company performance files

Young Company videos, 1978-1999

 Sub-Series — Carton 10: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197227664809], Folder: 2-5
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 7 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains the videos from the productions of Mormon Montage, the Yellow Boat, and the Theatre Workshops.

Dates: 1978-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records / Young Company multi-media files

Karl E. Young papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1843
Scope and Contents

Personal and professional correspondence, drafts of articles, and research notes on a variety of subjects including English, history of the American West, and the culture of Native Americans.

Dates: 1925-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Karl E. Young papers

Lorenzo Snow Young architectural drawings of the J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library

 File — Folder 1
Identifier: UA 5557
Scope and Contents

Contains a set of architectural drawings of the J. Reuben Clark Library at Brigham Young University in 1961. There are six drawings: one of each floor of the library.

Dates: 1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Lorenzo Snow Young architectural drawings of the J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library

Lorenzo Snow Young papers on J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library

 Collection
Identifier: UA 351
Scope and Contents

Contains contract documents and building specifications for the J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library.

Dates: 1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Lorenzo Snow Young papers on J. Reuben Clark, Jr., Library

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