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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 84 Collections and/or Records:

Harold T. Christensen publications and addresses written for LDS periodicals and related correspondence, 1937-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Contains the papers, both professional and personal, of nationally noted family sociologist Harold T. Christensen. The materials contained in this collection document nearly every dimension of his personal life (1909-ca. 1980s) and professional life (1935-ca. 1990s, bulk 1947-1975).

Dates: Other: 1937-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

Harold T. Christensen requests for program information, 1948-1975

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 5 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence, Department of Sociology, later Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Purdue University, 1948-1975, containing copies typed and signed and typed letters signed.

Dates: Other: 1948-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen general and professional correspondence, research, and academic materials from Purdue University

Harold T. Christensen research on Mormonism, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 17
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Contains the papers, both professional and personal, of nationally noted family sociologist Harold T. Christensen. The materials contained in this collection document nearly every dimension of his personal life (1909-ca. 1980s) and professional life (1935-ca. 1990s, bulk 1947-1975).

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

Harold T. Christensen research, publishing ideas, and materials on pornography, 1935-1973

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 16
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Contains the papers, both professional and personal, of nationally noted family sociologist Harold T. Christensen. The materials contained in this collection document nearly every dimension of his personal life (1909-ca. 1980s) and professional life (1935-ca. 1990s, bulk 1947-1975).

Dates: Other: 1935-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

Harold T. Christensen taped addresses, 1959-1976

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 21
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Contains the papers, both professional and personal, of nationally noted family sociologist Harold T. Christensen. The materials contained in this collection document nearly every dimension of his personal life (1909-ca. 1980s) and professional life (1935-ca. 1990s, bulk 1947-1975).

Dates: Other: 1959-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

Harold T. Christensen unpublished articles, speeches, and papers, 1940s-1980s

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Contains the papers, both professional and personal, of nationally noted family sociologist Harold T. Christensen. The materials contained in this collection document nearly every dimension of his personal life (1909-ca. 1980s) and professional life (1935-ca. 1990s, bulk 1947-1975).

Dates: Other: 1940s-1980s
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

Harold T. Christensen visiting professorships, Fulbright fellowships, grants, and scholarships, 1954-1975

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1529 Series 6 Sub-Series 24
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

Contains the papers, both professional and personal, of nationally noted family sociologist Harold T. Christensen. The materials contained in this collection document nearly every dimension of his personal life (1909-ca. 1980s) and professional life (1935-ca. 1990s, bulk 1947-1975).

Dates: Other: 1954-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1529, Harold T. Christensen papers / Harold T. Christensen professional career research and writing

J. Gordon Daines III and P. Bradford Westwood papers on course, 2004-2006

 Series — Carton 2: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233601746]
Identifier: UA 5602 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains course materials that explain the content, goals and expectations of the course. Syllabi from 2004 to 2006, course schedules and the initial application for the class are included, as well as the course textbooks. The lecture notes of both Westwood and Daines include cultural histories of Brigham Young University, the growth of individual buildings, and the impact of University presidents on the physical facilities.

Dates: 2004-2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5602, J. Gordon Daines III and P. Bradford Westwood papers on Designing BYU

J. Wyley Sessions papers on education, 1911-1934

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197231033462]
Identifier: UA 156 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains papers regarding his education at the Agricultural College, and summer school at Brigham Young University and the University of Chicago.

Dates: 1911-1934
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 156, J. Wyley Sessions papers

Laboratory School graduation and commencement records, 1914-1968

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 564 Series 6
Scope and Contents note

Contains graduation requirements, graduating class statistics, commencement programs and outlines, diploma and certificate samples, school crest and motto, and Honor Roll files. Dates range from 1914-1968.

Dates: 1914-1968
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 564, Laboratory School records

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