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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 9 Collections and/or Records:

Articles, poetry, and other material on Brigham Young University

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231244945]
Identifier: UA 607
Scope and Contents Contains eight items related to Brigham Young University, including a poem "The Builder," a tribute to BYU, by Marie Clark Miller; a list of officers of Brigham Young University, 1923-1924; a news article examining the progress of BYU, 1918; a brief history and suggested outline for a history of BYU, with name of compilers, 1920; a copy of the Deseret Weekly containing article about Brigham Young Academy, 1891; a brief history of the Academy from the Contributor written by James Talmage,...
Dates: 1891-1925
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Articles, poetry, and other material on Brigham Young University

Lowell J. Boberg poem

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231036374]
Identifier: UA 272
Scope and Contents

Typewritten, edited poem entitled "Memories of a Brigham Young University Alumnus."

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Lowell J. Boberg poem

Brigham Young University records on academic standards

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 168
Scope and Contents

Contains poetry, reports, corporate minutes, and letters pertaining to academic standards of Brigham Young University. The materials are mainly concerning students and faculty from 1911 to 1920, and 1946 to 1960.

Dates: 1911-1920; 1946-1960
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University records on academic standards

George H. Brimhall writings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1229
Scope and Contents

Compilations of the writings of George H. Brimhall, produced by the George H. and Alsina Brimhall family descendants. These writings were produced for reference in the Brimhall Gallery in the George H. Brimhall Building.

Dates: 1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / George H. Brimhall writings

Marden J. Clark autobiography

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230331453]
Identifier: MSS SC 3015
Scope and Contents

Autobiography details memories of his childhood in Morgan, Utah; his love of literature; attendence at BYU; work as a truck driver; marriage; teaching at BYU; travels; church service; and political views. Includes significant information about his family. Also includes poetry composed by Marden J. Clark.

Dates: 1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Marden J. Clark autobiography

Collected history of the Old Y Bell

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231033835]
Identifier: UA 123
Scope and Contents

Contains documented histories, poems, and articles (photocopies) concerning the "Y" Bell and other bells at Brigham Young University.

Dates: 1884-1968
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Collected history of the Old Y Bell

Elbert H. Eastmond papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 388
Scope and Contents

Collection contains scripts, outlines, songs, poems, photographs, scrapbooks, and newspaper clippings concerning the production and presentation of various Mormon Church pageants.

Dates: 1902-1936
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Elbert H. Eastmond papers

English Department records on English Composition

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1050
Scope and Contents

This collection contains English Composition's history from 1975-1983. The collection includes scrapbooks, papers, publications, poetry, etc.

Dates: 1975-1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / English Department records on English Composition

Wilford E. Smith personal narratives

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2112
Scope and Contents Includes four volumes of autobiographical writings and two volumes of poems, essays, addresses, messages to his children, and other information. Autobiographical writings reflect his early life in Holladay, Utah, 1916-1934; work for the Civilian Conservation Corps in Utah, 1935; Latter-day Saint mission to New Zealand, 1936-1938; experiences as a student athlete at Brigham Young University, 1939, and the University of Utah, 1940-1943; service as a chaplain in World War II; experiences as a...
Dates: approximately 1980-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Wilford E. Smith personal narratives

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