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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 32 Collections and/or Records:

Harold Willey Lee papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6255
Abstract

The Harold Willey Lee papers contain Harold Willey Lee's research notes which are comprised of papers and note cards mostly relating to French works and authors.

Dates: approximately 1927-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Harold Willey Lee papers

Magnetic cards and holders--poetry, date of production not identified

 Sub-Series — Carton 4: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233251633], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 2
Scope and Content

The subseries contains magnetic cards and holders, numbered 194-354 to 212 400

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson audio-visual material

Magnetic tapes, 1952-2008

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 2
Scope and Contents

The subseries contains six magnetic tapes, all recordings of various works by Clinton F. Larson

Dates: Other: 1952-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson audio-visual material

Leslie Norris papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2954
Scope and Contents Collection documents the activities and career of Leslie Norris, including his service as a professor and poet laureate at Brigham Young University. It also contains personal materials, including letters which were collected by Norris through correspondence with friends and colleagues over a long period. Some of the important topics and materials represented in the collection are poetry and short stories in varying stages of completion; literary matters and events; academics and school...
Dates: 1921-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Leslie Norris papers

Poems on transparencies, approximately 1952-2008

 Sub-Series — Carton 9: Series 2; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233251674], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 2
Scope and Content

The subseries contains 24 poems written by Clinton F. Larson printed on colored transparancies. All poems are undated.

Dates: approximately 1952-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson audio-visual material

Records, 1952-2008

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 2
Scope and Content note

The subseries contains three vinyl records with recordings of works by Clinton F. Larson.

Dates: Other: 1952-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson audio-visual material

School of Library and Information Sciences curriculum materials

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5443
Scope and Contents

Contains curriculum materials produced for classes taught by Wright in the School of Library and Information Sciences. Includes articles that were either written by Wright or used in research by him. Also included are books, slides, and reports related to his research.

Dates: 1971-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / School of Library and Information Sciences curriculum materials

Slides, approximately 1952-2008

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 2
Scope and Content note

The subseries contains slides pertaining to the "Mantle of the Prophet": Slides are divided into "Mantle of the Prophet" part I and part II.

Dates: approximately 1952-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson audio-visual material

The works of Clinton F. Larson, 1985 July 23

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 13
Scope and Contents note

A collection of Clinton F. Larson's published works.

Dates: Other: 1985 July 23
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers

VHS tapes: Mary of Nazareth / by Clinton F. Larson, date of production not identified

 Sub-Series — Carton 4: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233251633], Folder: 5, item: 1
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 2
Scope and Content

The subseries contains one VHS tape of Clinton F. Larson's "Mary of Nazareth"

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson audio-visual material

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