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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 904 Collections and/or Records:

Study Abroad records addendum, 1974-1984

 Sub-Series — Box Addendum 45: Series 20 [Barcode: 31197233264388]
Identifier: UA 547 Series 20 Sub-Series 15
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain records on Paris, Israel, and London, finances, personnel records, catalogs, student letters, scholarships, facilities, reviews, faculty selection, and other records. Dated from 1974 to 1984.

Dates: 1974-1984

Sunday School minutes

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231027381]
Identifier: UA 66
Scope and Contents

Bound typescript copy and bound carbon copy. Minutes of Sunday School meetings from April 22, 1899 to May 27, 1900 and a name index.

Dates: 1898-1900

Sunday School minutes

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 358
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes of the Brigham Young Academy and Brigham Young University Church Sunday Schools, 1902-1913.

Dates: 1902-1913

Survival program records, 1973-1976

 Sub-Series — Box Addendum 19: Series 20 [Barcode: 31197233264123], Folder: 10-11
Identifier: UA 547 Series 20 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain general program and workshop records. Dated from 1973 to 1976.

Dates: 1973-1976

Wilmer W. Tanner papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7361
Scope and Contents This collection includes Wilmer W. Tanner's extensive correspondence, his and others' records associated with the Herpetologists' League, materials associated with the academic journal Herpetologica, materials associated with Tanner's involvement in the American Association for the Advancement of Science, materials associated with various Brigham Young University organizations, various materials associated with an Atomic Energy Commission project, extensive records and correspondence...
Dates: 1940-2009

Taylor family collection on Brickerhaven Corporation, 1920-2001

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9349 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains multiple narrative histories on the Brickerhaven Corporation, as well as historical documents kept by the Taylor family related to the corporation, such as financial documents, correspondence, tax reports, and payment ledgers. Also contains emails, webpage printouts, budgets, and meeting notes from the town of Sundance, community meetings, and North Fork residents about zoning and incorporating the North Fork Community. Dated 1920 to 2001.

Dates: 1920-2001

Theological Organization minutes and references

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231036721]
Identifier: UA 238
Scope and Contents

Collection includes theological minutes and references.

Dates: 1879

Thomas G. Alexander office meeting and conference papers, 1972-2018

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1970 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes and reports from meetings and conferences with which Thomas G. Alexander was associated, including faculty councils and education and records committees. Dated 1972 to 2018.

Dates: 1972-2018

Thomas G. Alexander office national research facilities papers, 1961-1974

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1970 Series 3 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains materials pertaining to national research facilities such as the Library of Congress, National Archives, and various archives and libraries at various universities. Dated from 1961 to 1974.

Dates: 1961-1974

Thomas G. Alexander office papers, 1957-2018

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1970 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes, correspondence, and reports from meetings, conferences, seminars, and professional organizations with which Thomas G. Alexander was associated. Also included are student papers. Dated 1957 to 2018.

Dates: 1957-2018