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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 122 Collections and/or Records:

Graduate School office records, 1960-1981

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1352 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains materials pertaining to the activities of the Graduate School. The materials include correspondence, reports, manuals, awards, memorandums, and articles.

Dates: 1960-1981
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1352, Graduate School records

H. Tracy Hall awards, scrapbooks, and other materials, 1881-2001

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3204 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes awards related to Hall's profession, scrapbooks, a mission diary from an ancestor of Hall (1881-1882), household information (includes work, consulting, and travel expenses and reimbursement receipts), legal papers, budget reports from Brigham Young University, travel expenditure papers, and news articles on Hall's chemistry related achievements.

Dates: 1881-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3204, H. Tracy Hall papers

H. Tracy Hall collection of publications, 1950-1993

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3204 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains resumes and articles written by colleagues of Hall mostly concerning the creation of man-made diamonds.

Dates: 1950-1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3204, H. Tracy Hall papers

H. Tracy Hall letters, reports, and other materials, 1946-2000

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3204 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains membership cards, correspondence, reports, brochures, news clippings, exhibits, and business papers. Materials are related to organizations that Hall participated in, worked with, or corresponded with relating to his professional career including General Electric, Megadiamond, Brigham Young University, other clubs, societies, universities, and organizations.

Dates: 1946-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3204, H. Tracy Hall papers

H. Tracy Hall research papers, 1938-2000

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3204 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains research notes, reports, photographs, news articles, test reports, blueprints, drawings, negatives, and instruction manuals pertaining to Hall's chemistry research, especially dealing with the creation of man-made diamonds.

Dates: 1938-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3204, H. Tracy Hall papers

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 books containing material authored by him, 1961-1988

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 8 Sub-Series 1
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: 1961-1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen publications either by or regarding him

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

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