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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 526 Collections and/or Records:

Special Events Department records on concerts, 1972-1993

 Series
Identifier: UA 1172 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, attendance records, contracts, and financial information related to concerts held in the Marriott Center. Materials dated 1972 to 1993.

Dates: 1972-1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1172, Special Events Department records

Student Auxiliary Services general slides, approximately 1970-1986

 Series — Carton 2: Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197233601779], Folder: 12-15
Identifier: UA 5595 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains slides relating to the general functioning of Student Auxiliary Services including slides of the performing arts and various student activities. Also includes slides of faculty and employees as well as slides of campus buildings and aerial shots of Utah Valley and Provo, circa 1970-1986.

Dates: approximately 1970-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5595, Student Auxiliary Services photographs and negatives

Student Publications Office records

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231033918]
Identifier: UA 126
Scope and Contents

Contains budget reports, bids, audits, contracts and correspondence between Franklin S. Harris, Brigham Young University President, 1921-1945, Ralph W. Jenson, Brigham Young University Banyan editor and photographers, printers and designers concerning the preparations of the Banyan and the "Y" News. 13 items.

Dates: 1932-1933
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Student Publications Office records

Student Review : BYU's "Un" Official Magazine, 1987

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 23
Scope and Contents note

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

Dates: 1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

John C. Swenson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5413
Scope and Contents

Contains negatives and photographs of students, the mountains around Provo and Mount Timpanogos, and various pictures taken by John C. Swenson.

Dates: 1900-1929
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / John C. Swenson photograph collection

The Belvedere Chronicle, 1939

 Sub-Series — Carton 2: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251617], Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to the The Belvedere Chronicle.

Dates: 1939
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

The Constellation Poetry Quarterly, 1969

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 24
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to The Constellation Poetry Quarterly.

Dates: 1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

The Naturalist, 1972-1973

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 25
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to the The Naturalist.

Dates: 1972-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

The Pen--University of Utah, 1937-1960

 Sub-Series — Carton 2: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251617], Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to the The Pen.

Dates: 1937-1960
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

The Remote Voice of Fire : A Presentation in Mormon Poetry, approximately 1972-1973

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 30
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to The Remote Voice of Fire: A Presentation in Mormon Poetry.

Dates: approximately 1972-1973
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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