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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:

John Andreas Widtsoe diary

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230313618]
Identifier: MSS SC 1629
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of a handwritten cover letter from G. Homer Durham and a typed transcript of John A. Widtsoe's diaries written during the time he served as Director of the Department of Agriculture at Brigham Young University.

Dates: 1905-1907
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John Andreas Widtsoe diary

Wilkinson Center dedication tape

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231234813]
Identifier: UA 998
Scope and Contents

This is a magnetic tape recording of the dedication of the Wilkinson Center in April of 1965.

Dates: 1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Wilkinson Center dedication tape

Wilmer W. Tanner personal papers, 1950-2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7361 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, bibliographies, newspaper clippings, manuscripts of a family history, inspirational papers, various materials on evolution, the MX Coordinating Program, Provo City Power, and other records of personal interest to Wilmer W. Tanner, 1950 to 2009. Materials dated 1950-2009.

Dates: Agent Relation: 1950-2009
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7361, Wilmer W. Tanner papers

Women in Academics Week records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1111
Scope and Contents The Women in Academics Week records was chaired by Susan Session Rugh in 1974. It began as an alternative to the annual bridal fair on campus and highlighted women who were successful in their own right. The series consisted of monthly lectures and a full week in February. It was designed to help female students recognize their full potential. This collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, talks, and flyers announcing activities associated with the Women in Academics...
Dates: 1973-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Women in Academics Week records

Women's Office history

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 908
Abstract

Includes correspondence, newspaper articles, speeches, programs, cards, announcements, lectures, flyers, memorabilia, and photocopied pictures of activities.

Dates: 1975-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Women's Office history

Mary Hale Woolsey papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2294
Abstract

Contains manuscripts, typescripts, correspondence (business and personal), scrapbooks, published and unpublished music, personal writings and literary works (poems, short stories, etc.) created and collected during Woolsey's career as a writer of adult and children's literature and as a composer of popular music.

Dates: 1910-1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mary Hale Woolsey papers

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

Wye magazines

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1235
Scope and Contents

Consists of Wye Magazines from 1939-1974, and a 1976 newspaper issue of Wye Magazine.

Dates: 1939-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Wye magazines

Young Company compact discs, 1976-1999

 Sub-Series — Carton 10: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197227664809], Folder: 21
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 7 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note

Contains a compact disc by the Young Company, entitled Soundscapes.

Dates: 1976-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records / Young Company multi-media files

Young Company ephemera, 1961-2001

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197227664791], Folder: 1-7
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains study guides, proposed plays, programs, calendars, cast lists, and contracts of the Young Company, dating from between 1961 and 2001.

Dates: 1961-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records / Young Company performance files

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