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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 343 Collections and/or Records:

John O. Christensen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5660
Scope and Contents

Contains reports, statistics, correspondence, and minutes of various committees relating to the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University. Materials date from 1973 to 2010.

Dates: 1973-2010

College of Engineering and Technology associate dean correspondence, 1977-1987

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1032 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence surrounding the activities of the College of Engineering and Technology at Brigham Young University. Correspondence is in the form of memos and letters. Contains correspondence to and from various associate deans including S. Olani Durrant, David M. Ward, and Dee H. Baker. Contains correspondence regarding general administrative issues including funding, budget, grants, research, various proposals, and research. Dates range from 1977 to 1987.

Dates: 1977-1987

College of Engineering and Technology dean correspondence, approximately 1977-1987

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1032 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence to and from the dean, L. Douglas Smoot, of the College of Engineering and Technology at Brigham Young University. Correspondence is in the form of memos and letters. Correspondence concerns department spending/budget, research, and other general administrative issues. Dates range from approximately 1977 to 1987.

Dates: approximately 1977-1987

Department of Plant and Animal Sciences records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5580
Scope and Contents

Contains department histories, self-study reports, graduate and undergraduate catalogs, course syllabi, annual reports, faculty files, photographic slides, and other administrative materials from the Department of Plant and Animal Sciences, dated approximately 1980 to 2007.

Dates: approximately 1980-2007

Directory of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in higher education and school administration

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233652053]
Identifier: UA 5360
Scope and Contents

Contains five volumes of the "Directory of Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Higher Education and School Administration" dated from 1952 to 1961.

Dates: 1952-1961

Ernest L. Wilkinson biographical sketches, 1954-1978

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains biographical sketches on prominent leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Materials date from between 1954 and 1978.

Dates: 1954-1978

Ernest L. Wilkinson correspondence from Washington, D.C., 1949-1952

 Sub-Series — Box 288: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197230190644], Folder: 4-6
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence by Wilkinson from Washington, D.C. Dated 1949-1952.

Dates: 1949-1952

Ernest L. Wilkinson correspondence on Brigham Young University, 1976-1977

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence by Wilkinson on Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 1976 and 1977.

Dates: 1976-1977

Ernest L. Wilkinson miscellaneous material to be filed, 1950-1975

 Sub-Series — Box 288: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197230190644], Folder: 1-3
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, speeches, and pamphlets related to Wilkinson that were not filed elsewhere in the collection. Dated 1950-1975.

Dates: 1950-1975

Ernest L. Wilkinson post-presidential papers, 1973-1978

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, travel documentation, and other materials from after Wilkinson's presidential term. Materials date from between 1973 and 1978.

Dates: 1973-1978