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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 20 Collections and/or Records:

Athletic Media Relations media guides

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 669
Scope and Contents

Contains media guides for men's and women's sports programs at BYU. Sports represented include baseball, basketball (women's), cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling. The collection is not comprehensive. Also includes a small number of event programs and recruiting booklets, plus handbooks for intramural sports programs. Media guides were prepared by Athletic Media Relations and its predecessor(s). Materials date from 1930 to 2014.

Dates: 1930-2014

Centennial Committee ephemera, 1975-1976

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1124 Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains various items of centennial ephemera, including buttons and banners. Dated 1975-1976.

Dates: 1975-1976

Herald R. Clark papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 145
Scope and Contents

Collection contains correspondence and printed programs and periodicals collected by Herald R. Clark. The materials concern lecturers and concert artists appearing in the community concert series at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Materials date from between 1929 and 1971.

Dates: 1921-1971

Collection of Brigham Young University ephemera

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 829
Scope and Contents

Contains flyers and mailings given to students and faculty on campus dealing with upcoming events, sales, clubs, on and off-campus activities, and other information. Materials date from between 1931 and 2015.

Dates: 1931-2015

G. Robert Ruff printed ephemera, 1912-2011

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9407 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains a variety of printed materials collected by G. Robert Ruff, including Brigham Young University campus newspapers, a BYU student's handbook, programs from campus activities, a brochure listing fallen BYU military personnel annotated by Ruff, a BYU staff directory, and other campus publications. Dated 1912 to 2011.

Dates: 1912-2011

Gary P. Gillum papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2163
Scope and Contents Collection consists of professional papers and personal writings of Gillum. Contains office files, correspondence, concert programs, research materials on Hugh Nibley, publications, and personal journals. Included with these are assessments on both Gillum and the History/Religion Department of the Harold B. Lee Library, Gillum's unpublished writings, correspondece and articles written by Hugh Nibley, Gillum's book "Of All Things," school papers and journals from Gillum describing his life...
Dates: 1926-2016

Herald R. Clark correspondence and other material, 1930-1967

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 145 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains miscellaneous correspondence and other materials relating to the community concert series at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Also contains various materials pertaining to state wide musical events in Utah. Materials dated 1930-1960.

Dates: 1930-1967

Herald R. Clark correspondence with booking agencies, 1921-1964

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 145 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains material pertaining to booking agencies of concert artists and lectures at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Specifically included are correspondence and Brigham Young University Lyceum receipt books which were transferred into the collection in August 1982 from BYU Bookstore Accounting Department storage room. Materials dated 1921-1964.

Dates: 1921-1964

LDS Foundation administrative records on Annual Giving Fund, 1968-1980

 Sub-Series — Box 4: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197227663033], Folder: 1-7
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains policy documents, campaign materials, and other files related to the Annual Giving Fund. Materials date from between 1968 and 1980.

Dates: 1968-1980

LDS Foundation records on Together for Greatness campaign, 1966-1987

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1009 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note

Contains reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other material related to the Together for Greatness fund-raising campaign. Materials date from between 1966 and 1987.

Dates: 1966-1987