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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 90 Collections and/or Records:

University Communications news releases, 1969-2009

 Series
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains aggregated newspaper clippings and press releases not necessarily related in subject matter from 1969 to 2003. Includes national news annual reports, news releases, news summaries, distribution records, and articles.

Dates: 1969-2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records

University Communications news summaries, 1984-1989

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains weekly summaries of stories from various national publications including The New York Times, U.S.A. Today, The Wall Street Journal, Time, The Economist, and Newsweek. Material is from 1969 to 1986.

Dates: 1984-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records / University Communications news releases

University Communications records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5395
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, photographs, and other materials created and compiled by University Communications at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Includes information on student life, personnel, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormon culture, university units, and local and regional events. The collection spans from 1921 to 2009.

Dates: 1921-2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / University Communications records

University Communications subject files, 1950-2009

 Series
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, and photographs relating to various subject files that do not necessarily fall under any one department at Brigham Young University. Includes files related to general subjects, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and controversies related to the Church or the university.

Dates: 1950-2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5395, University Communications records

Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters : Proceedings, 1964

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 19
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 38
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters.

Dates: 1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Utah Educational Review, 1964

 Sub-Series — Carton 2: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251617], Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to the Utah Educational Review.

Dates: 1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Utah Music Educator, 1962-1963

 Sub-Series — Carton 2: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251617], Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to the Utah Music Educator.

Dates: 1962-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

VHS tapes: Mary of Nazareth / by Clinton F. Larson, date of production not identified

 Sub-Series — Carton 4: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233251633], Folder: 5, item: 1
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 2
Scope and Content

The subseries contains one VHS tape of Clinton F. Larson's "Mary of Nazareth"

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson audio-visual material

Western American literature, 1982

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 20
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 39
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to Western American Literature.

Dates: 1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Wye Magazine, 1958-1971

 Sub-Series — Carton 2: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251617], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents note

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

Dates: 1958-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

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