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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 10 Collections and/or Records:

Brigham Young University audio materials, 1930-1985

 Series
Identifier: UA 1300 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains reel to reel tape audio recordings of forums, devotionals, graduations, Education Week, General Conference, Mormon church history, and KBYU productions from 1930-1985.

Dates: 1930-1985
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1300, Brigham Young University audio-visual materials

Sound recordings of bishops' meetings and workshops, 1953-1959

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of Latter-day Saints Bishop's workshops and meetings. Dated 1953 to 1959.

Dates: 1953-1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints events / Sound recordings of leadership meetings

Sound recordings of church functions, 1951-1980

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of Latter-day Saints religious meetings and events. Dated 1951 to 1980.

Dates: 1951-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints events

Sound recordings of scripture symposiums, 1970-1990

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 20 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of scripture symposiums. Dated 1970 to 1990.

Dates: 1970-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events / Sound recordings of symposiums

Sound recordings of stake conferences, 1955-1984

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of LDS Stake Conferences at Brigham Young University. Dated 1955 to 1984.

Dates: 1955-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events / Sound recordings of conferences

Sound recordings of stake firesides, 1956-1992

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 9 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of stake firesides of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Brigham Young University from 1956 to 1992.

Dates: 1956-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events / Sound recordings of firesides

Sound recordings of the Sperry Symposium, 1983-1991

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 20 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of the Sperry symposiums. Dated 1983 to 1991.

Dates: 1983-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events / Sound recordings of symposiums

Sound recordings of training meetings, 1958-1979

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 2 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of training sessions pertaining mostly to Priesthood holders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated 1958 to 1979.

Dates: 1958-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints events / Sound recordings of leadership meetings

Stake firesides, 1961-1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of stake firesides from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at Brigham Young University from 1961 to 1992.

Dates: 1961-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events / Sound recordings of firesides

W. Cleon Skousen professional papers, 1911-2005

 Series
Identifier: MSS 9364 Series 4
Scope and Contents Contains materials collected or created by W. Cleon Skousen throughout his varied careers and professional activities. Includes letters from Senator Orrin Hatch, religion scholarship research and drafts, documents from several organizations Skousen was affiliated with or founded, drafts and research for various publications and speeches, subject files on his FBI and Salt Lake City Police chief careers, documents from his time as a Brigham Young University professor, and other plaques,...
Dates: 1911-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9364, W. Cleon Skousen papers

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