Brigham Young University
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 79 Collections and/or Records:
Richard Edmond Bennett research notes and drafts of publications, 2002-2009
Contains drafts, quotes, source lists, and notes for Richard Edmond Bennett and John P. Livingstone's unpublished manuscript, "Already to Harvest" on the history of Latter-day Saint missionary work. Also contains a copy of "How on Earth Did Jesus Become a God?" by Larry W. Hurtado, annotated by Bennett. Materials dated 2002 to 2009.
Roy W. Doxey miscellaneous papers, circa 1938-1965
This series contains: Department of Home Study Lesson Manual; Program for the Summer Quarter, The Primary Association, 1947; Genealogy work, undated, Including: family group sheets; articles; biography of Roy W. Doxey; Family papers, circa 1938-1965, Including: letter from Clarke Doxey's mission president, 1965; Program from Doxey's graduation from George Washington University, 1938; patriarchal blessing to Jacob Opheikens; Book of Remembrance; and, miscellaneous religion papers.
Roy W. Doxey mission president's papers, 1946-1948
This series contains journals VII-VIII, Farewell Program for son, Evans Thomas Doxey, newspaper clippings, missionary profiles with pictures , missionary experiences, humorous experiences, What My Mission Means to Me, faith promoting experiences, and newspaper clippings.
Roy W. Doxey research and correspondence, circa 1848-1988
This series includes: church articles, letters and research done on topics such as: ordinances, biographies on prophets and apostles, discourses, and discussions, groups of folders containing talks, articles, papers, lectures, lesson materials, student papers and research, magazine clippings, etc.
Roy W. Doxey scrapbooks, circa 1974- 1980
This series contains scrapbooks, which include: pictures, maps, stories, pamphlets, and postcards from/of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Hong Kong-Hawaiian Islands, East and West Europe, Switzerland, Hungary, Greece, Austria, Germany, France, and England. It also includes the World of the Bible, including: Israel, Greece, and, Italy .
Roy W. Doxey student papers, circa 1953- 1972
This series contains student papers.
S. Kent Brown papers on Journal of Book of Mormon studies, 2001-2007
Contains correspondence, articles, research, memoranda, reviews, submission discs, and other papers by editors and contributors to the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies (JBMS). Material dates from 2001-2007.
Eric Snow collection on LaMar Berrett
Collection contains materials pertaining to or collected by LaMar Berrett. Includes minutes from meetings at Brigham Young University which Berrett attended between 1967-1969, primary and secondary source documents pertaining to his research in Mormon history, and materials pertaining to his career as a religion professor at BYU including syllabi, textbooks, and lesson plans. Materials dated between 1843-1991.
Wilmer W. Tanner papers
Thomas Kent Hinckley work papers, 1887-2004
This series is made up of material relating to Thomas Kent Hinckley's work in the United States Air Force as well as his work as a professor of Geography at Brigham Young University. Materials include maps, scrapbooks, research, military papers, news articles, and brochures. Dated 1887 to 2004.