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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 159 Collections and/or Records:

200,000 Alumnus file, 1980

 Series — Box 13: Series 23; Series 24; Series 25; Series 26; Series 27; Series 28; Series 29 [Barcode: 31197223106417], Folder: 6
Identifier: UA 1133 Series 28
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Contains various records, correspondence, and articles relating to Alumni Relations. Contains information pertaining to Aspen Grove, Athletic Activities, Development, Faculty, and other files.

Dates: 1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1133, Alumni Relations records

AAC Stewart Award file, date of production not identified

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197223106292], Folder: 1
Identifier: UA 1133 Series 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Contains various records, correspondence, and articles relating to Alumni Relations. Contains information pertaining to Aspen Grove, Athletic Activities, Development, Faculty, and other files.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1133, Alumni Relations records

Academic Freedom file, date of production not identified

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197223106292], Folder: 2
Identifier: UA 1133 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains "Academic Freedom" by Martin Hickman. Undated.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1133, Alumni Relations records

Academy Square file, date of production not identified

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197223106292], Folder: 3
Identifier: UA 1133 Series 3
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Contains various records, correspondence, and articles relating to Alumni Relations. Contains information pertaining to Aspen Grove, Athletic Activities, Development, Faculty, and other files.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1133, Alumni Relations records

Adult Education and Extension Services director additional papers and faculty terminations, 1952-1970

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 547 Series 3 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Materials contain administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and other records. Dated from 1952 to 1970.

Dates: 1952-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 547, Division of Continuing Education records / Adult Education and Extension Services director records

Adult Education and Extension Services director records, 1924-1970

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 547 Series 3
Scope and Contents Contain the papers of Dr. Harold Glen Clark, who served as director of the Extension Division and Adult Education and Extension Services, and as dean of the Division of Continuing Education, 1946-1971. There are 48 containers of material involving two series of records, each arranged alphabetically, and some additional material added after the register was completed, which is located in the last three containers. The papers of four predecessor directors or acting directors, Harrison R....
Dates: 1924-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 547, Division of Continuing Education records

Agricultural Research Institute file, 1970-1971

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197223106292], Folder: 4
Identifier: UA 1133 Series 4
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Contains various records, correspondence, and articles relating to Alumni Relations. Contains information pertaining to Aspen Grove, Athletic Activities, Development, Faculty, and other files.

Dates: 1970-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1133, Alumni Relations records

Alice Louise Reynolds diaries and notes, 1894-1938

 Series
Identifier: MSS 120 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains diaries, lecture notes, correspondence, and autobiographical materials produced by Reynolds. Includes information on her teaching and travels. Materials dated between 1894 and 1938.

Dates: 1894-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 120, Alice Louise Reynolds papers

Mark K. Allen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2031
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, personal and professional papers, printed materials, photographs, and newspaper clippings of Brigham Young University professor of psychology, Mark K. Allen, his mother, Inez Knight Allen, and his grandfather who was a Utah businessman and financier, Jesse Knight. Allen's papers include professional records dealing with the tenure and chairmanship of the Psychology Department at BYU (1946-1975). Papers also deal with Allen as a student and his faculty years at BYU,...
Dates: 1907-1985
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mark K. Allen papers

Alumni House files, 1955-1983

 Series
Identifier: UA 1133 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains largely alphabetical files on topics related to the Alumni House: keys, office equipment, parking, remodeling, etc. Materials dated 1955 to 1983.

Dates: 1955-1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1133, Alumni Relations records

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