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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 98 Collections and/or Records:

R. Lanier Britsch miscellaneous articles, papers, and newsclippings, 1957-1996

 Series
Identifier: UA 959 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains clippings, articles, addresses, and so forth mainly about Mormonism, East Asian cultures, and religion.

Dates: 1957-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 959, R. Lanier Britsch papers

R. Lanier Britsch papers on professional assignments, 1959-1989

 Series
Identifier: UA 959 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains drafts, notes and published books, articles, and speeches by R. Lanier Britsch.

Dates: 1959-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 959, R. Lanier Britsch papers

Recollections of Ernest L. Wilkinson

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230330109]
Identifier: MSS SC 3075
Scope and Contents

Includes a tribute to Wilkinson; an address to the Provo Ladies Literary Club, 15 March 1978; and a cover letter, 7 December 2000, to University Archivist at BYU. All items focus on her work with Ernest L. Wilkinson and on details of his life.

Dates: approximately 1975-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Recollections of Ernest L. Wilkinson

Report of semi-centennial celebration of the founding of Brigham Young University

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233259446]
Identifier: UA 894
Scope and Contents Record of events held as part of the semicentennial celebration, compiled by A. Rex Johnson and Melvin C. Miller. Includes transcripts of talks. Also includes a photograph showing people and parade floats in front of the Maeser Building. Speakers included George H. Brimhall, Willard Young, Adam S. Bennion, David J. Wilson, Herbert E. Bolton, Heber J. Grant, Franklin S. Harris, E. G. Peterson, John A. Widtsoe, Richard R. Lyman, and others. Includes a report on the dedication of the Heber...
Dates: 1925
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Report of semi-centennial celebration of the founding of Brigham Young University

Rex E. Lee speeches, 1989-1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 925 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains speeches, talks, and articles by Rex E. Lee.

Dates: 1989-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 925, Office of the President records / Office of the President speeches

Chauncey Cazier Riddle talks

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233645719]
Identifier: UA 5347
Scope and Contents

Contains talks, devotional addresses, and religious articles published by Chauncey C. Riddle from 1962-1998.

Dates: 1962-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Chauncey Cazier Riddle talks

Rocky Mountain Forensic League records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 154
Scope and Contents Contains orations, programs and proceedings of the Rocky Mountain Speech Conference, the Rocky Mountain Oratorical League and the Rocky Mountain Forensic League held at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah; the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado; the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado; Colorado State College, Fort Collins, Colorado; the University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming; Montana State College, Bozeman, Montana; Utah State Agricultural College, Logan, Utah; and the...
Dates: 1925-1942
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Rocky Mountain Forensic League records

Rocky Mountain Oratorical League records

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231035475]
Identifier: UA 153
Scope and Contents

Contains orations from the 1st-4th and the 6th annual contests held at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado; Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah; University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming; Montana State College, Bozeman, Montana; and the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1925-1930.

Dates: 1925-1928; 1930
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Rocky Mountain Oratorical League records

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

Sounds of a century

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233248613]
Identifier: UA 985
Scope and Contents

These records were compiled by Lorin F. Wheelwright for BYU's Centennial celebration in 1975 and produced by BYU Sound Services. Fifty-five memorable excerpts from BYU forums, assemblies, and devotionals. Also contains memorable music from campus festivities and concerts.

Dates: 1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Sounds of a century

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