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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 110 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Lloyd L. Cullimore

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 115
Scope and Contents Dr. Cullimore was interviewed by Hollis Scott on June 28, 1978 as part of the Joint Oral History Project for the Brigham Young University Archives and Brigham Young University Alumni Association Emeritus Club. The interview was transcribed in 1983. The material centers on the 1920s and is mostly concerned with the early years of the Brigham Young University health center. Cullimore reminisces about BYU personalities such as Benjamin Cluff and Ernest L. Wilkinson. He talks about student...
Dates: 1978-1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Oral history interview with Lloyd L. Cullimore

Oral history interview with Wilmer W. Tanner

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 114
Scope and Contents Professor Tanner was interviewed by Morris Klinger on March 16, 1983 as part of the Joint Oral History Project for the Brigham Young University Archives and Brigham Young University Alumni Association Emeritus Club. The interview was transcribed in 1984. The material gives a brief sketch of Tanner's life and concentrates on the time he served as a professor of zoology at Brigham Young University. He mentions his relationship with Monte L. Bean which was instrumental in Bean's donation of...
Dates: 1983-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Oral history interview with Wilmer W. Tanner

Our life together : a personal history of the Max and Janet Berryessa family

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230328780]
Identifier: MSS SC 2954
Scope and Contents Recounts his significant life experiences, including early life in Boise and Gooding, Idaho, and Ogden, Utah; marriage to Janet Greaves, 1944; service in the U.S. Navy, 1943-1945, during World War II; career on faculty of Brigham Young University in Education Department, 1948-1988; travels throughout the world; family life; and service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as bishop, member of Child Correlation Committee, missionary, and temple sealer. Includes details of his...
Dates: 1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Our life together : a personal history of the Max and Janet Berryessa family

Oxford Magazine, 2006

 Sub-Series — Carton 2: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251617], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to the Oxford Magazine.

Dates: 2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Personal histories

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 3024
Scope and Contents Autobiography for Alva John Clarke details memories of his childhood in Alberta, Canada; attendance at Calgary Normal School, 1927-1928; teaching school in Canada; marriage; attendance at the University of Alberta, 1930-1936, and Brigham Young University, 1937-1942; teaching at the Brigham Young laboratory school and Brigham Young University; travels to Iran as part of the U.S. Point Four program in Iran; and other travels. Autobiography of Rissa Merkley Clarke details memories of her...
Dates: 1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Personal histories

Personal history of Frances Parrish Barlow

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230328897]
Identifier: MSS SC 3022
Scope and Contents Details her childhood in Centerville, Utah; attendance at University of Utah and Utah State University; work as a schoolteacher; marriage; travels; church service, including a Latter-day Saint welfare mission to Oklahoma, 1977-1978; and teaching at BYU. Includes original poetry; significant information about her husband, Joel C. Barlow, their children, and other family members; and photographic images. Also includes autobiographical sketches of her parents, Parley P. Parrish and Elizabeth...
Dates: 1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Personal history of Frances Parrish Barlow

Physical Plant Department records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 491
Scope and Contents

Contains program requirements, reports, blueprints, budget estimates, minutes, photographs, correspondence, and aperture cards regarding the construction and layout of several campus buildings. This collection also includes biographical sketches of men after whom Helaman Halls were named, and statements concerning increasing enrollment at Brigham Young University. Dated 1947-1979.

Dates: 1947-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Physical Plant Department records

Play productions, 1961-1984

 Sub-Series — Carton 7: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233251666], Folder: 2-10
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 3
Scope/Content

The subseries contains a variety of materials(invitations, flyers, programs, photographs, letters, posters, season ticket, advertisements, mimeographed pages) related to the production of nine Clinton F. Larson Plays.

Dates: 1961-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson plays and music

Plays by Clinton F. Larson, 1960-1980

 Sub-Series — Carton 5: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233251641], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 3
Scope and Content

The subseries contains plays. Unless otherwise indicated, plays have been published by BYU.

Dates: Other: 1960-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson plays and music

Plays by Clinton F. Larson (Proofs/Masters), 1960-1962

 Sub-Series — Carton 7: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233251666], Folder: 1, item: 1-7
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 3
Scope/Content

The subseries contains mimeographed proofs/masters of 7 Clinton F. Larson's plays

Dates: Other: 1960-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson plays and music

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