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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 66 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Chemical Engineering records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 375
Scope and Contents Documenting twenty years of the history of the Chemical Engineering Department at Brigham Young University, this collection includes a range of materials from department correspondence to the various research and experiment of both faculty and students.Includes correspondence and memos from the chairman's office, minutes of meetings, building floor plans, and information concerning policies and activities of the department.Of special interest is series 29, the Calvin...
Dates: 1960-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Department of Chemical Engineering records

Department of Chemical Engineering research projects, 1979-1984

 Series
Identifier: UA 375 Series 9
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Documenting twenty years of the history of the Chemical Engineering Department at Brigham Young University, this collection includes a range of materials from department correspondence to the various research and experiment of both faculty and students.Includes correspondence and memos from the chairman's office, minutes of meetings, building floor plans, and information concerning policies and activities of the department.Of special interest is series 29, the Calvin...
Dates: Other: 1979-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 375, Department of Chemical Engineering records

Department of Chemical Engineering sent correspondence, 1973-1991

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 375 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Documenting twenty years of the history of the Chemical Engineering Department at Brigham Young University, this collection includes a range of materials from department correspondence to the various research and experiment of both faculty and students.Includes correspondence and memos from the chairman's office, minutes of meetings, building floor plans, and information concerning policies and activities of the department.Of special interest is series 29, the Calvin...
Dates: Other: 1973-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 375, Department of Chemical Engineering records / Department of Chemical Engineering correspondence

Department of Chemical Engineering Valiant K. Jones materials, 1981-1984

 Series
Identifier: UA 375 Series 11
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Documenting twenty years of the history of the Chemical Engineering Department at Brigham Young University, this collection includes a range of materials from department correspondence to the various research and experiment of both faculty and students.Includes correspondence and memos from the chairman's office, minutes of meetings, building floor plans, and information concerning policies and activities of the department.Of special interest is series 29, the Calvin...
Dates: Other: 1981-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 375, Department of Chemical Engineering records

Department of Chemical Engineering Wasserman Case materials, 1989

 Series
Identifier: UA 375 Series 27
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Documenting twenty years of the history of the Chemical Engineering Department at Brigham Young University, this collection includes a range of materials from department correspondence to the various research and experiment of both faculty and students.Includes correspondence and memos from the chairman's office, minutes of meetings, building floor plans, and information concerning policies and activities of the department.Of special interest is series 29, the Calvin...
Dates: Other: 1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 375, Department of Chemical Engineering records

Department of Chemistry printed materials, 1964-1988

 Series
Identifier: UA 659 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Classroom material, Faculty Meeting minutes, forms, form letters, and announcements, newsletters, lab reports, Thermo Chemical Center files, and department reports and addresses.

Dates: Other: 1964-1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 659, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences printed materials

Department of Computer Science printed materials, 1953-1975

 Series
Identifier: UA 659 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Geology road logs and manuals, classroom material, Faculty Meeting minutes, and Computer Science reports.

Dates: Other: 1953-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 659, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences printed materials

Department of Geology printed materials, 1955-1975

 Series
Identifier: UA 659 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Thesis reprints, newsletters, forms, form letters, announcements, department meeting minutes, classroom materials, and geological maps.

Dates: Other: 1955-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 659, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences printed materials

Department of Government senior papers and files, 1979-1981

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1200 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains papers written by senior students. Papers cover a variety of topics related to political science including gun control, the federal judicial center, the Supreme Court, and equal rights. Dates range from 1979 to 1981.

Dates: 1979-1981
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1200, Department of Political Science records

Department of Mathematics chair records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 387
Scope and Contents

Contains papers, correspondence, notes, and photographs regarding teaching, research, and administration at Brigham Young University. The correspondence deals with various university matters.

Dates: 1948-1961
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Department of Mathematics chair records

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