Skip to main content

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 13 Collections and/or Records:

Academics Office records, 1972-1974

 Sub-Series — Box b 16: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197231021210], Folder: 15-20
Identifier: UA 460 Series 2 Sub-Series 18
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files, including meeting minutes, memos, publicity, personnel lists, schedules, rough drafts, speeches, speaker biographies, correspondence, and budgets.

Dates: 1972-1974

Thomas G. Alexander papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1970
Scope and Contents Contains the professional and personal papers of Thomas G. Alexander, dated 1954 to 2018. The professional papers include correspondence, reports, minutes, articles, awards, manuscript drafts, newspaper articles, posters, photographs, questionnaires, outlines, and audiocassettes. These materials pertain to research, students, committees, professional organizations, and courses taught by Dr. Alexander. The personal papers pertain to the U.S. Army and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Dates: 1954-2018

Richard Edmond Bennett papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7670
Scope and Contents Contains class materials developed by Richard Edmond Bennett to teach courses on the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Doctrine & Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price, including lecture notes, course syllabi, handouts, study guides, and tests. Also contains drafts and research notes for Richard Edmond Bennett and John P. Livingstone's unpublished manuscript, "Already to Harvest" on the history of Latter-day Saint missionary work. Materials dated 2002 to...
Dates: 2002-2020

College of Fine Arts and Communications policy records, 1997

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197225563060], Folder: 8
Identifier: UA 1353 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains records relating to the College's complimentary ticket policy for events in the performing arts, including information about the policy, proposed changes, and comparisons to the policy in athletics. Contains correspondence, rough drafts of the policy, and ticket request forms, 1997.

Dates: 1997

Committee on Mormon Classification records

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231035459]
Identifier: UA 151
Scope and Contents

Contains includes typescript of the preliminary draft of a Mormon subject classification schedule, consisting of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd summaries.

Dates: 1959

Ernest L. Wilkinson biography, 1977-1980

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains drafts, notes, and correspondence related to Wilkinson's biography prepared by Wilkinson and Glenn V. Bird. Dated 1977-1980.

Dates: 1977-1980

Richard Edmond Bennett research notes and drafts of publications, 2002-2009

 Series — Carton 6: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197239134171]
Identifier: MSS 7670 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains drafts, quotes, source lists, and notes for Richard Edmond Bennett and John P. Livingstone's unpublished manuscript, "Already to Harvest" on the history of Latter-day Saint missionary work. Also contains a copy of "How on Earth Did Jesus Become a God?" by Larry W. Hurtado, annotated by Bennett. Materials dated 2002 to 2009.

Dates: 2002-2009

S. Kent Brown papers on Luke, 1987-2012, bulk: 2003-2012

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6287 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains drafts, emails, and notes pertaining to research work done by Brown on the Gospel according to Luke. Material dates from 1987-2012, bulk 2003-2012.

Dates: 1987-2012; Majority of material found within 2003-2012

S. Lyman Tyler professional papers, 1949-1979

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 614 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains research and reference files, notes, drafts, minutes, correspondence, and other materials produced by Tyler during his career at Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. Includes information on Native American tribes, environmental issues, historiography, and Utah history. Also includes administrative records related to Utah educational and historical institutions. Materials date from between 1949 and 1979.

Dates: 1949-1979

Scholarship Office records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1155
Scope and Contents

Contains information about the Brigham Young University scholarship program. Included are records of presidential scholarships awarded, acceptance processes, and the progress of the recipients in their college education. Also included are yearly reports on the scholarship program and the codes, budgets, and policies of the program. Dates range from 1969 to 2003.

Dates: 1969-2003