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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 129 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President records on Physical Plant, 1959-1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 6 Sub-Series 59
Scope and Contents

Contains memos and letters to and from President Wilkinson on the topic of use and upkeep of physical buildings around BYU campus. Also contains cost proposals for new buildings. Dated 1963.

Dates: 1959-1963

Office of the President records on Physical Plant, 1954-1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 55
Scope and Contents

Contains memos and letters to and from President Wilkinson on the topic of use and upkeep of physical buildings around BYU campus. Also contains reports on program requirements for future buildings on BYU campus. Dated 1954 to 1963.

Dates: 1954-1963

Office of the President records on Physical Plant, 1966-1967

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 10 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos between President Wilkinson and others discussing the physical plant of BYU. Topics include roads, safety, traffic, and more. Includes reports on the construction of new facilities as well as the upkeep of old ones. Dated 1967.

Dates: 1966-1967

Office of the President records on placement, 1951-1956

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 1 Sub-Series 43
Scope and Contents

This subseries contains correpsondence regarding the placement of both students and teachers. Much of it is work after a person's experience at Brigham Young University, as well as placement opportunities during a student's time at BYU. Student employment information at BYU is also included. Materials dated 1951 to 1956.

Dates: 1951-1956

Office of the President records on placement, 1957-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 43
Scope and Contents

Contains reports, memos and letters concerning student employment at BYU. Dated 1957 to 1958.

Dates: 1957-1958

Office of the President records on public relations, 1951-1956

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 1 Sub-Series 47
Scope and Contents

Materials on public relations, including letters, memorandums, reports, brochures regarding publications, press, radio and TV, fundraising, research, alumni, and councils, all relating to the university's image and relationships with others. Dated 1951 to 1956.

Dates: 1951-1956

Office of the President records on public relations, 1967

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 10 Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, memos and reports on BYU's public relations and portrayal in the media. Also contains memos and letters between President Wilkinson and leadrship at other schools discussing comapring these universities to BYU. Dated 1967.

Dates: 1967

Office of the President records on public relations, 1966

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 9 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contians letters, memorandums, brochures, and reports about how BYU is protrayed in the media, as well as a variety of topics such as public obscenity isssues and introductions to new BYU students. Dated 1966.

Dates: 1966

Office of the President records on research, 1964

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 7 Sub-Series 17
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos between President Wilkinson and others on proposed research projects, facilities, and funding. Also contains project proposals and reports. Dated 1964.

Dates: 1964

Office of the President records on research, 1965

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 8 Sub-Series 16
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos between BYU staff about research grants and research project plans. Also contains reports and proposals about upcoming research projects. Dated 1965.

Dates: 1965