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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 450 Collections and/or Records:

S. Kent Brown papers on Oman and Yemen-Jordan, 1999-2005

 Series — Carton 3: Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197231038495], Folder: 1-4
Identifier: MSS 6287 Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Contains contacts in the Middle East, trip itineraries and descriptions of goods for Journey of Faith, correspondences, memoranda, newspaper clippings, ship building photographs, maps, leaflets, and other papers concerning Middle Eastern trips and research. Material dates from 1999-2005.

Dates: 1999-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6287, S. Kent Brown papers

Clyde D. Sandgren professional papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 901
Scope and Contents Includes correspondence, contracts, newspaper clippings, and memoranda concerning Administrative Council, athletics, curriculum, committees, colleges and departments, faculty, students, insurance, investments, Provo City, publications, radio and television, Max Redburn, tax matters, traffic, construction companies, married students' housing, loans, Iran Point Four Program, tuition, leases, fringe benefits, federal aid to education, Keifer B. Sauls, Bassett School District, accreditation,...
Dates: 1896-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Clyde D. Sandgren professional papers

School of Family Life department records, 1947-1993

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5432 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains reports, articles, clippings, and budgets from the department during 1947-1993. The materials pertain to research and department history.

Dates: 1947-1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5432, School of Family Life records

School of Library and Information Sciences curriculum materials

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5443
Scope and Contents

Contains curriculum materials produced for classes taught by Wright in the School of Library and Information Sciences. Includes articles that were either written by Wright or used in research by him. Also included are books, slides, and reports related to his research.

Dates: 1971-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / School of Library and Information Sciences curriculum materials

John F. A. Seggar rugby papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8076
Scope and Contents Contains newspaper clippings, photographs, and other records regarding the rugby team at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah from 1968 to 2003. Materials document both rugby team events and gatherings covered by articles in such newspapers as The Herald and The Daily Universe as well as personal photograph collections. Collected by John Seggar, co-founder and coach. Also contains photocopies of the included newspaper clippings, photocopied by the Harold B. Lee Special Collections in...
Dates: 1968-2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / John F. A. Seggar rugby papers

Afton K. and L. Sid Shreeve autobiographical information

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2100
Scope and Contents Includes "The Land Shadowing with Wings," by Lyman S. Shreeve, a compilation of correspondence, 1955-1991; reports, news clippings, and narrative. The account briefly documents his early life in St. Johns, Arizona, 1915-1930s; Latter-day Saint mission to Argentina, 1936-1938; second mission to Argentina, accompanied by his wife, 1945-1948; service as mission president in Uruguay and Paraguay, 1951-1955; work as director of Utah Society for Crippled Children and Adults, 1956-1959; work as...
Dates: 1955-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Afton K. and L. Sid Shreeve autobiographical information

W. Cleon Skousen papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 9364
Scope and Contents Contains personal papers of W. Cleon Skousen, including diaries and scrapbooks. Also contains professional papers of W. Cleon Skousen, reflecting his varied careers in law enforcement, authorship, research, lecturing, education, and scholarship. Topics include communism, the United States Constitution and government history, government officials, world politics, the Book of Mormon, and police administration.Contains materials on various institutions Skousen affiliated with,...
Dates: 1911-2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / W. Cleon Skousen papers

Oliver R. Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2087
Abstract Includes correspondence, family newsletters and news clippings, university memoranda, photographs, artifacts, and a few Hill Cumorah Pageant files. Subject files contain information on BYU student clubs, including Delta Phi, Kappa Tau Alpha, Omega Nu, and Sigma Delta Chi, and information on organizations with which he was affiliated, such as the US Air Force Reserve, Association of Educators of Journalism, Rocky Mountain Collegiate Press Association, National Council of College Publications...
Dates: 1935-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Oliver R. Smith papers

Social Office records, 1963-1970

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 460 Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files, including correspondence, agendas and memos, meeting minutes, reports and evaluations, policies and procedures, news clippings, schedules, publicity, and event rules.

Dates: 1963-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 460, Ernest L. Wilkinson Student Center records / Associated Students of Brigham Young University records

Sound recordings of scripture symposiums, 1970-1990

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 1 Sub-Series 20 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of scripture symposiums. Dated 1970 to 1990.

Dates: 1970-1990
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 symposiums

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