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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 9 Collections and/or Records:

Chauncy D. Harris interview, Chicago, Illinois

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230328723]
Identifier: MSS SC 2945
Scope and Contents Comments on his early life and on the influence of his father, Franklin S. Harris, president of Brigham Young University (BYU). Also comments on attendance at the following institutions of higher learning: BYU, 1930-1934; University of Chicago, 1933, 1934, and 1937-1939; Oxford University, 1934-1936; London School of Economics, 1936-1937; and Kent State University, 1937. Includes comments on his early interest in geography, some of his teachers at BYU and the University of Chicago, and his...
Dates: 1986; 1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Chauncy D. Harris interview, Chicago, Illinois

Harrison Davis papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2023
Scope and Contents Professional papers documenting Davis' academic career at Brigham Young University. Diaries, research notes, photographs, reel-to-reel sound tapes, cassette tapes, maps, correspondence, and postcards. The collection relates to the teaching of humanities, geography, and anthropology. The items also deal with Harrison's studies in numerology; dowsing; "synchronicity"; "coincidence studies"; Mormon history and cities; Massachusetts; Cache Valley, Utah; Wales; and Rexburg, Idaho. The...
Dates: 1950-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Harrison Davis papers

Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1036
Scope and Contents Materials document Hinckley's involvement in many different aspects of his life. The majority of these files deal with his profession as a geographer and as a professor at Brigham Young University. These professional files include correspondence, professional articles and research material, professional projects such as maps and map-making material, and class notes and material. Also documented in this collection is Hinckley's involvement and interest in other areas, including organs, music,...
Dates: 1934-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

John Wilson Redd essay and photograph

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225551552]
Identifier: MSS 3901
Abstract

A photograph of John Wilson Redd and an essay written by him in 1879.

Dates: 1879
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John Wilson Redd essay and photograph

Thomas Kent Hinckley class tests and notes, 1968-1995

 Series — Box 9: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197225550109]
Identifier: UA 1036 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains examinations and notes for geography classes taught by Hinckley.

Dates: 1968-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1036, Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

Thomas Kent Hinckley maps and other material, approximately 1934-2002

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1036 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains maps, map-making material, and book manuscript layouts.

Dates: approximately 1934-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1036, Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

Thomas Kent Hinckley papers addendum, approximately 1972-2002

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1036 Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains slides, correspondence, maps, and other materials related to Hinckley.

Dates: approximately 1972-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1036, Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

Thomas Kent Hinckley papers on church music, 1978-1999

 Series — Box 8: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197225550091]
Identifier: UA 1036 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains sheet music, notes, and other materials related to Church music.

Dates: 1978-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1036, Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

Thomas Kent Hinckley professional papers and articles, 1840, 1955-1996

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1036 Series 1
Dates: 1840; 1955-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1036, Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

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