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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 103 Collections and/or Records:

Sound recordings of inaugurations, 1945-1989

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 21 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of the inaugurations of the university presidents from 1945 to 1989.

Dates: 1945-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events / Sound recordings of university presidents

Sound recordings of Indian Week, 1967-1976

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 19 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings from the events during Indian Week. Dated 1967 to 1976.

Dates: 1967-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events / Sound recordings of special weeks

Sound recordings of Inquiry Conference, 1961-1968

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 19 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings from the events during Inquiry week. Dated 1961 to 1968.

Dates: 1961-1968
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events / Sound recordings of special weeks

Sound recordings of International Week, 1961-1995

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 19 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings from the events during International week. Dated 1961 to 1995.

Dates: 1961-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events / Sound recordings of special weeks

Sound recordings of language lessons, approximately 1949-1973

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of language lessons given on campus from approximately 1949 to 1973.

Dates: approximately 1949-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events / Sound recordings of lessons and workshops

Sound recordings of leadership meetings, 1953-1979

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of bishop's workshops, leadership meetings, and Priesthood training. Dated 1953 to 1979.

Dates: 1953-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints events

Sound recordings of lectures, 1953-1993

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of faculty, executive, and various leaders lectures at Brigham Young University. Dated 1953 to 1993.

Dates: 1953-1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events

Sound recordings of lessons and workshops, 1949-1979

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of recitals and events from the viola congress, instrumental and vocal music workshops, language lessons, and other workshops held on campus. Dated 1949 to 1979.

Dates: 1949-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events

Sound recordings of lyceums, 1955-1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 16 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of the Lyceum music series performances held on campus. Dated 1955 to 1963.

Dates: 1955-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events / Sound recordings of performances

Sound recordings of meetings, 1950-1986

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of faculty, club, and other various meetings. Dated 1950 to 1986.

Dates: 1950-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events

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