Brigham Young University
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 92 Collections and/or Records:
Leona Holbrook education papers, approximately 1927-1991
Contains information on education, including educational techniques, higher education options, and other teaching materials, approximately 1927-1991.
Harold S. Madsen papers
Examinations, correspondence, research notes, and essays. Also included is a 5 1/4 computer disc. The materials relate to Madsen's teaching English as a second language at Brigham Young University.
William E. McKell collection on campus engineering buildings
Contains twenty photographs of campus buildings and activities concerning engineering and technology at Brigham Young University. This collection includes pictures of the old Industrial Arts, Brimhall, Harvey Fletcher, Clyde, Shell, and temporary engineering buildings, the blacksmith shop and students, and metal, woodwork, and auto mechanics classes, circa 1890-1974.
A memoir of service / Willis H. Brimhall
Autobiography written by Brimhall on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Brigham Young University Department of Geology. It discusses Willis' early life, his educational experiences and work at Brigham Young University. It also includes a compact disk with the autobiography on it.
Leola G. Merrill papers
Consists primarily of personal papers documenting Merrill's authorship of numerous Mormon-themed dramas and programs, but also contains the personal papers and/or memorabilia of her husband, David M. Merrill, her parents, Luman Peter and Veda Jane Walker Green, and David's father, Amos N. Merrill. Materials dated 1911-2002.
Montevidisco recordings, 1979-1992
Contains the original recordings and a Laserdisk copy of the Montevidisco project. The original footage of Montevidisco was shot in Mexico by a film crew from the McKay Institute at Brigham Young University in 1979. Compiled by Jerry Larson. Dated 1979 to 1992.
Montevidisco scripts and instructions, 1992-1993
Contains the scripts and instructions of the Montevidisco project, including a walkthrough of using Montevidisco on a Macintosh computer. There are two versions of the scripts: one for male students and one for female students. Materials date from 1992-1993 and were compiled by Jerry Larson.
Office of the President records on colleges and departments, 1937-1958
Sub-series contains memorandums, correspondence and reports concerning operations of colleges and departments on campus. Dated 1937 to 1958.
Office of the President records on Institutes and Seminaries, 1952-1956
Contains correspondence and memos regarding the hiring of seminary and institute teachers, annual reports, and directories of seminary and institute teachers. Dated 1952 to 1956.
Office of the President records on principals of public school, 1952
Lists of Utah teachers and principals and describing their levels of education. Also contains correspondence and memos concerning the amount of students graduating from Utah teaching programs. Dated 1952.