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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 mission presidents seminars, 1979-1986

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 2 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of seminars given for mission presidents. Dated 1979 to 1986.

Dates: 1979-1986
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 on the Missionary Training Center

Sound recordings of Missionary Training Center devotionals, 1979-1981

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 2 Sub-Series 7 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of the devotionals held at the Missionary Training Center. Dated 1979 to 1981.

Dates: 1979-1981
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 on the Missionary Training Center

Sound recordings of music performances, 1941-1996

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

Contains audio recordings of faculty and student recitals, orchestra performances, symphonies, and band performances held on campus. Dated 1948 to 1996.

Dates: 1941-1996
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 music workshops, 1949-1973

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

Contains audio recordings of instrumental and vocal music workshops and clinics given on campus from 1949 to 1973.

Dates: 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 panels, 1953-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of panel discussions on various topics associated with the campus. Dated 1953 to 1982.

Dates: 1953-1982
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, 1941-1996

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

Contains audio recordings of faculty and student recitals, orchestra performances, symphonies, band performances, theatre and opera performances, and the Lyceum music series. Dated 1948 to 1996.

Dates: 1941-1996
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 productions, 1952-1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 23
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of productions in theatre, movie, and campus events. Dated 1952 to 1992.

Dates: 1952-1992
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 Relief Society conferences, 1967-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 2 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of the Relief Society conferences. Dated 1967 to 1972.

Dates: 1967-1972
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 Relief Society meetings and conferences

Sound recordings of Relief Society meetings and conferences, 1959-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of socials, meetings, and conferences of the Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated 1959 to 1972.

Dates: 1959-1972
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 Relief Society meetings and socials, 1959-1971

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 2 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of socials and meetings of the Relief Society. Dated 1959 to 1971.

Dates: 1959-1971
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 Relief Society meetings and conferences

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