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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 250 Collections and/or Records:

Brigham Young University recordings of devotionals and forums

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5555
Scope and Contents

Contains audiocassettes of some of the firesides, forums, and devotional addresses from Brigham Young University during the years 1966-2001. The addresses were given by apostles and other leaders in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, university faculty and staff, and other visiting speakers. The addresses concern gospel principles, student life at BYU, and other topics.

Dates: 1966-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University recordings of devotionals and forums

Brigham Young University sound recordings

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1197
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of events associated with Brigham Young University and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The events include meetings, speeches, performances, and graduation. Dated 1941-2016.

Dates: 1941-2016
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University sound recordings

Brigham Young University visual materials, 1935-1980

 Series
Identifier: UA 1300 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains motion picture film from KBYU and BYU Motion Picture Studio productions. Film topics include Mormon history and news, as well as dramatic productions. Films date from between 1935 and 1980.

Dates: 1935-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1300, Brigham Young University audio-visual materials

The challenges and the joys of one lifetime

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230340918]
Identifier: MSS SC 2912
Scope and Contents Two-part autobiography written primarily in 1981 and 1995. Part one recalls his early life in Peterson, Utah, 1918-1931; and Morgan, Utah, 1931-1936. Also recounts experiences as undergraduate and graduate student at Brigham Young University, 1936-1942; PhD candidate at Stanford University, 1942-1945; and faculty member and administrator at Brigham Young University, 1945-1983. Part two covers period 1982-1995. Subjects include his participation in BYU study abroad program in Vienna, 1982;...
Dates: 1981-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / The challenges and the joys of one lifetime

Paul R. Cheesman papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2049
Scope and Contents Contains manuscripts (personal and professional papers), publisher's gallery prints, color transparencies (including 35 mm slides), negatives, color separations, photographs, personal literary materials, research and reference files, audio and visual materials, and historical books, covering over 30 years of research in the ancient Americas, other ancient civilizations, and history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A vast majority of the materials in this collection involve...
Dates: approximately 1945-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Paul R. Cheesman papers

Church in action / [Brigham Young University] ; [director, David Kent Jacobs], 1971-1978

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains film reels for the Church in Action series for the years 1971, 1974-1975, and 1978. The series was created for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department. Started in 1970, the series covered events around the world, such as temple dedications, new countries opened, and general announcements of Church membership growth and development.

Dates: 1971-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

Bruce Budge Clark autobiography

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2110
Scope and Contents Autobiography details memories of his childhood in Georgetown, Idaho; attendance at the University of Utah, 1935-1943 and 1948-1950; church service, including a Mormon mission to the Northwestern States, 1939-1941; service in the U.S. Army, 1943-1946; attendance at Brigham Young University, 1946-1947; marriage; experiences while teaching at BYU; significant information on the English Department at BYU; retirement; and travels. Includes copies of correspondence and evaluations from his...
Dates: 1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Bruce Budge Clark autobiography

Compact discs of Brigham Young University sound recordings, 1953-2015

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains compact discs with digital copies of Brigham Young University sound recordings. The copies were created from the sound reels in the collection. Dated 1953-2015.

Dates: 1953-2015
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings

Life story of Agnes Howe Corbridge

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230331479]
Identifier: MSS SC 3019
Scope and Contents Autobiography of Agnes Howe Corbridge contains memories of her childhood in Murray, Utah; church service; attendance at the University of Utah, 1934-1938; teaching at Preston High School (Idaho), 1938-1942; marriage; and travels. Autobiography of Ivan L. Corbridge contains memories of his childhood in Malad, Idaho; church service, including a Latter-day Saint Mission to Australia; service in the U.S. Air Force during World War II; attendance at Utah State University; and work as faculty at...
Dates: 1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Life story of Agnes Howe Corbridge

Samuel Frederick Curtis papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9035
Scope and Contents Materials include journals, letters, notebooks, photographs, negatives, and audiocassettes of Samuel Frederick "Fred" Curtis and his wife Emmeline Curtis. Topics of materials include Fred's mission in Germany and the mission Samuel and Emmeline later served in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, both for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, their family of six children, and Fred's work at and donations to Brigham Young University. Some photographs depict military camps and activities aboard...
Dates: approximately 1930-2017
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Samuel Frederick Curtis papers

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