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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 18 Collections and/or Records:

CAM Software Research Center records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1118
Scope and Contents

Contains memorandums and correspondence of the CAM Software Research Center administration. The majority of this documentation was created by Dell K. Allen, the director of the Center, and deals with daily operations, finances, current developments, and other issues.

Dates: 1982-1985

Centennial Committee records on college and departmental events, 1973-1976

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1124 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Consists of memorandums, meeting minutes, correspondence, and other materials generated as part of planning events and displays to be hosted by various colleges and departments. Dates from 1973-1976.

Dates: 1973-1976

Bertrand Fereday Harrison papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1384
Scope and Contents

Contains the professional papers of Bertrand F. Harrison related to his role as a botany professor at Brigham Young University. Includes correspondence, memorandums, class outlines, notes, examinations, roll and grade books, committee and subcommittee minutes and agendas, and a review copy of a 1978 U.S. Department of Transportation Final Environmental Impact Statement for Utah Valley to Heber Valley. Materials are dated 1928 to 1981.

Dates: 1928-1981

Office of the President invitations, 1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 6 Sub-Series 48
Scope and Contents

Contians letters and memos from members of the community inviting President Wilkinson to various events. Also contains his responses either accepting or rejecting invitations. Dated 1963.

Dates: 1963

Office of the President records on assemblies, 1951-1957

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 1 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Correspondence about devotionals and assemblies discussing attendance, speakers, preparations and results. Agendas and attendance reports included. Dated 1951 to 1957.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1951-1957

Office of the President records on assemblies, 1959

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 5 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos within BYU planning speakers and events. Dated 1959.

Dates: 1959

Office of the President records on curriculum, 1950-1956

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 1 Sub-Series 19
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, reports, proposals and lists written by and for members of Brigham Young University faculty and administration between 1950 to 1956. The papers concern changes to curriculum, enrollment of graduate students, teacher loads and general academic statisitics.

Dates: 1950-1956

Office of the President records on curriculum, 1954-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 17
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Records of the Office of the President under Ernest L. Wilkinson on various administrative topics, including the Church School System, federal aid, finance, enrollment statistics, and general correspondence between administration. Dates of record keeping from 1937 to 1960.

Dates: 1954-1958

Office of the President records on history and celebrations, 1948-1960

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 1 Sub-Series 23
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, memos and programs pertaining to celebrations and events between 1948 to 1960. The programs are for inaugurations of various university presidents, including Ernest L. Wilkinson.

Dates: 1948-1960

Office of the President records on Mahonri Young, 1957-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 63
Scope and Contents

Contains memos and letters concerning the arrangement of the Mahonri Young Estate which was donated to BYU. Dated 1957 to 1958.

Dates: 1957-1958