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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 62 Collections and/or Records:

Merlin H. Forster research materials on Spain, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents note

Research files on specific individuals.

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster bibliographies / Merlin H. Forster research material on vanguardism in Latin American literature / Merlin H. Forster research materials on South America

Merlin H. Forster research materials on the Caribbean, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

The Merlin H. Forster papers document his active involvement in the academic community. They contain presentations given at conferences, lecture notes, reviews of various Latin American programs that he participated in, research notes for the bibliographies he worked on, and material from successful National Endowment for the Humanities grants.

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster bibliographies / Merlin H. Forster research material on vanguardism in Latin American literature

Merlin H. Forster research materials on the Dominican Republic, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Research files primarily on specific individuals; also includes the odd article or periodical, etc.

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster bibliographies / Merlin H. Forster research material on vanguardism in Latin American literature / Merlin H. Forster research materials on the Caribbean

Merlin H. Forster research materials on Uruguay, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Research files primarily on specific individuals; also includes the odd article or periodical, etc.

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster bibliographies / Merlin H. Forster research material on vanguardism in Latin American literature / Merlin H. Forster research materials on South America

Merlin H. Forster research materials on Venezuela, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 2 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note

Research files primarily on specific individuals; also includes the odd article or periodical, etc.

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster bibliographies / Merlin H. Forster research material on vanguardism in Latin American literature / Merlin H. Forster research materials on South America

Merlin H. Forster teaching materials, 1988-1998

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2510 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note

Course materials for classes in the Latin American Studies department, including 20th century Mexican poetry, Spanish-American literature and poetry, Latin American drama, Hispanic literature Pablo Neruda, 20th century Spanish-American drama and poetry, Ibero-American poetry, Spanish, the modern Spanish-American novel, 20th century Brazilian drama, Brazilian modernism, etc.

Dates: Other: 1988-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2510, Merlin H. Forster papers / Merlin H. Forster academic career materials

Other professional papers of W. Cleon Skousen, 1911-2005

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9364 Series 4 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents Contains papers created or collected by W. Cleon Skousen throughout his various professional activities. Includes research files of clippings, publications, overhead transparencies, curriculum, lecture and educational materials, proposals for new coalitions, articles, emails, and letters on American history, the U.S. Constitution with or without a religious context, world politics, survivalism, conspiracy theories, political candidates, family studies, monetary policy, nuclear warfare,...
Dates: 1911-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9364, W. Cleon Skousen papers / W. Cleon Skousen professional papers

Ray C. Hillam lecture papers, 1970-1990

 Series — Carton 2: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197231045615], Folder: 24-25
Identifier: MSS 1643 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Notes, ephemera, and transcripts of lectures given by Ray Cole Hillam while a faculty member at Brigham Young University. Dated 1970 to 1990.

Dates: 1970-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1643, Ray C. Hillam papers

Richard Edmond Bennett course materials, 2004-2020

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7670 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains lecture notes, course syllabi, handouts, study guides, blank quizzes, tests, and accompanying keys, and other teaching materials. Topics include the Doctrine & Covenants, Pearl of Great Price, and Latter-day Saint church history. Materials dated 1993 to 2020.

Dates: 2004-2020
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7670, Richard Edmond Bennett papers

Robert E. Struthers papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 713
Scope and Contents

Contains class and teaching materials. Also includes music manuscripts by Lex de Azevedo.

Dates: 1971-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Robert E. Struthers papers

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