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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 196 Collections and/or Records:

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

Joseph K. Nicholes papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 351
Scope and Contents

Lecture notes, studies, student papers, articles on Mormon Americana and folklore by Nicholes's students and noted writers, and Dixie College records.

Dates: 1926-1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph K. Nicholes papers

Noel B. Reynolds graduate coursework, 1966-1985

 Series — Carton 7: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233247896]
Identifier: MSS 7935 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains the coursework materials of Noel B. Reynolds from his undergraduate work at Brigham Young University and from his master's and doctoral studies at Harvard University. The bulk of the materials are from Harvard University, 1966-1985.

Dates: 1966-1985
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7935, Noel B. Reynolds papers

Noel B. Reynolds papers, 1984-2000

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1027 Series 5
Scope and Contents note

Contains materials from Noel Reynolds from 1984 to 2000. These materials include reports, letters, notes, and articles.

Dates: 1984-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1027, Brigham Young University vice-presidential records

Office of the President records on telephones, 1959

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 5 Sub-Series 30
Scope and Contents

Contains notes on the use of telegrams and telephones at BYU. Dated 1959.

Dates: 1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

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

R. Lanier Britsch association, society, conference, and workshop files, 1978-2000

 Series
Identifier: UA 959 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains records and files of various socities, workshops, and conferences.

Dates: 1978-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 959, R. Lanier Britsch papers

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