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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 148 Collections and/or Records:

Rex A. Wadham personal papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1717
Scope and Contents The Rex A. Wadham Collection is a collection of the personal papers, original writings, and original illustrations of Dr. Rex A. Wadham. The majority of the papers included in the collection are the original writings and illustrations made by Dr. Wadham for use in the classes that he taught in the School of Education and the Department of Religion during his tenure as a professor at Brigham Young University. Also included are other personal works including but not limited to documents...
Dates: 1963-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Rex A. Wadham personal papers

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

Wilmer W. Tanner collection of professional organization records, approximately 1950-1980

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7361 Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Includes other organization records collected by Wilmer W. Tanner, including report to the National Science Foundation, correspondence and minutes associated with a Brigham Young University editorial board, records associated with Brigham Young University's Center for Environmental Studies, publications associated with the Desert Biome mailing list, and records associated with the International Biological Program. Materials dated approximately 1950-1980.

Dates: approximately 1950-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7361, Wilmer W. Tanner papers / Wilmer W. Tanner papers on professional organizations

Women's Research Institute records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 801
Scope and Contents

Collection contains subject files, correspondence, reports, programs, newsletters, and other items documenting the activities of the Women's Research Institute.

Dates: 1975-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Women's Research Institute records

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 magazine

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197227629596]
Identifier: MSS 5918
Scope and Contents

Includes volumes of Wye Magazine published 1939-1967 at Brigham Young University by Omega Nu, Honorary Journalism Fraternity.

Dates: 1939-1967
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Wye magazine

Young Company publications, 1972-2001

 Series — Box 8: Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197227664916], Folder: 7-9
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Contains publications produced by the Young Company, dating from between 1972 and 2003.

Dates: 1972-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records

Young Company records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1024
Scope and Contents

Collection documents the history of the Whittlin' Whistlin' Brigade's and The Young Company's history at Brigham Young University as well as the history of Harold R. Oaks, director of the company. Materials include photographs, calendars, posters, film, audio, and play scripts from 1961 to 2002.

Dates: 1961-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Young Company records

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