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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 934 Collections and/or Records:

Sports Information records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5427
Scope and Contents

Contains media guides, photographs, awards, and team travel and statistics. The materials are on different athletic teams, including football, basketball, baseball, track, golf, and swimming. Materials date from 1937 to 1996.

Dates: 1937-1996

Stallings family photographs and medal

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5741
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of Brigham Young University track and basketball teams, as well as a medal from a track event. Materials date from between 1905 and 1907.

Dates: 1905-1907

Student Auxiliary Services general slides, approximately 1970-1986

 Series — Carton 2: Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197233601779], Folder: 12-15
Identifier: UA 5595 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains slides relating to the general functioning of Student Auxiliary Services including slides of the performing arts and various student activities. Also includes slides of faculty and employees as well as slides of campus buildings and aerial shots of Utah Valley and Provo, circa 1970-1986.

Dates: approximately 1970-1986

Student Auxiliary Services photographs and negatives

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5595
Scope and Contents

Contains slides, photographs, and negatives of the Student Auxiliary Services and its earlier derivatives. Slides and photographs are of food services, the Brigham Young University campus, the Missionary Training Center, training materials, landscapes, as well as various general slides and photographs relating to the activities of the organization, approximately 1957-1999.

Dates: approximately 1957-1999

Student Auxiliary Services records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1223
Scope and Contents

This collection details the workings of the Brigham Young University Department of Student Auxiliary Services. It is comprised of staff minutes, programs, clippings, and reports outlining the various objects and activities which the Student Auxiliary Services dealt with.

Dates: 1952-1995

Student Auxiliary Services slides of the Missionary Training Center, 1976-1998

 Series — Carton 2: Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197233601779], Folder: 8
Identifier: UA 5595 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains slides of the Missionary Training Center (MTC), including the cafeteria and its employees. Also includes slides of missionaries in the cafeteria and classes. Includes slides of the 1976 MTC groundbreaking and reception afterward, 1976-1998.

Dates: 1976-1998

Student Intern file, 1967-1970

 Series — Box 13: Series 23; Series 24; Series 25; Series 26; Series 27; Series 28; Series 29 [Barcode: 31197223106417], Folder: 4
Identifier: UA 1133 Series 26
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: 1967-1970

Student Life records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1254
Scope and Contents

Contains information about the addition to the Wilkinson Student Center, Homecoming events, and the BYU Film Society.

Dates: 1956-1988

Student Relations & Alumni file, date of production not identified

 Series — Box 13: Series 23; Series 24; Series 25; Series 26; Series 27; Series 28; Series 29 [Barcode: 31197223106417], Folder: 5
Identifier: UA 1133 Series 27
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

John C. Swenson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5413
Scope and Contents

Contains negatives and photographs of students, the mountains around Provo and Mount Timpanogos, and various pictures taken by John C. Swenson.

Dates: 1900-1929