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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 8 Collections and/or Records:

Audra Call and J. Joel Moss publications, 1943-2003

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3789 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Publications and other materials on various topics created by Audra and Joel Moss. Also a collection of Relief Society materials, television series transcripts and other materials assembled by Audra and Joel Moss.

Dates: 1943-2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3789, Audra Call and J. Joel Moss papers / Audra Call and J. Joel Moss educational papers

Audra Call Moss writings, circa 1970-1989

 Sub-Series — Carton 6: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197225551719], Folder: 1-6
Identifier: MSS 3789 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Publications, writings and other material on various topics created by Audra Moss.

Dates: circa 1970-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3789, Audra Call and J. Joel Moss papers / Audra Call and J. Joel Moss educational papers / Audra Call and J. Joel Moss publications

Brigham Young University 2nd Ward scrapbook

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230321447]
Identifier: MSS SC 2304
Scope and Contents

Bound scrapbook (42 pages) with newsletters, poems, newspaper clippings, programs, brochures, and miscellaneous items relating to the BYU 2nd Ward Relief Society. Materials document the activities of the ward's women between 1956 and 1962.

Dates: 1956-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brigham Young University 2nd Ward scrapbook

Collection on Relief Society at Wymount Terrace

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5447
Scope and Contents

Contains scrapbooks, filmstrips, a record, and recording tape regarding the Brigham Young University Wymount Terrace 1st Ward and 44th Ward, and dates from between 1958 and 1979.

Dates: 1958-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Collection on Relief Society at Wymount Terrace

J. Joel Moss writings, speeches and other material, 1945-2003

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3789 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Publications, T.V. series transcripts, and other materials on various topics created by Joel Moss.

Dates: 1945-2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3789, Audra Call and J. Joel Moss papers / Audra Call and J. Joel Moss educational papers / Audra Call and J. Joel Moss publications

Sound recordings of Relief Society conferences, 1967-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 2 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of the Relief Society conferences. Dated 1967 to 1972.

Dates: 1967-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints events / Sound recordings of Relief Society meetings and conferences

Sound recordings of Relief Society meetings and conferences, 1959-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of socials, meetings, and conferences of the Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated 1959 to 1972.

Dates: 1959-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints events

Sound recordings of Relief Society meetings and socials, 1959-1971

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1197 Series 2 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains audio recordings of socials and meetings of the Relief Society. Dated 1959 to 1971.

Dates: 1959-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1197, Brigham Young University sound recordings / Sound recordings of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints events / Sound recordings of Relief Society meetings and conferences

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