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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 145 Collections and/or Records:

General department files, 1978-1991

 Series
Identifier: UA 1049 Series 4
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Contains correspondence, memorandums, and financial records from the department. The correspondence files cover the time period from 1978-1990, and contain mainly letters and memos sent and received by Donald K. Jarvis. The AATSEEL and ACTR files are also letters and memos between the two corresponding organizations and the Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages, sent and received by Jarvis from 1988-1991. Finally, the general department files contain records of correspondence, general...
Dates: 1978-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1049, Department of Germanic and Slavic languages records

Walter A. Gong papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5578
Scope and Contents Contains Science Education Program evaluations, tests and keys, natural science class notes and assignments, non-science reference examples, San José State University correspondence, General Education Science Program student evaluations, San José State College project materials, mathematical games, reference examples, science-philosophy notes, class notes, student exams, stories and scripture activities, bioethics, correspondence, articles, and other materials relating to Gong's professional...
Dates: 1964-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Walter A. Gong papers

Wayne B. Hales classroom photographs

 Collection — Oversize 1: [Barcode: 31197227628994]
Identifier: MSS 3304
Scope and Contents

This collection contains books, negatives, plates, a photograph of BYU campus, Kodak materials, and classroom related photographs.

Dates: 1930-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Wayne B. Hales classroom photographs

Harold I. Hansen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1701
Abstract Correspondence, articles, plays, histories, playbills, theater advertisements, notes, and scripts. The materials document Hansen's teaching and directing career at Brigham Young University. The items also document the Hill Cumorah Pagent. The collection documents Hansen's career as a professor of theater arts and a local theater producer in Iowa, Michigan, New York, and Utah. Hansen either studied or worked in university drama and theater at Iowa State University, Michigan State University...
Dates: 1937-1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Harold I. Hansen papers

Harold I. Hansen collection on Brigham Young University, 1968-1974

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1701 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains theatrical and miscellaneous materials, correspondence, scripts from various university productions, and material relating to Theta Alpha Phi fraternity.

Dates: Other: 1968-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1701, Harold I. Hansen papers

C. Lynn Hayward papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5308
Scope and Contents

Contains research and teaching materials, comprised mainly of Hayward's field notes and personal research. It also contains Hayward's personal correspondence.

Dates: approximately 1930-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / C. Lynn Hayward papers

Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1036
Scope and Contents Materials document Hinckley's involvement in many different aspects of his life. The majority of these files deal with his profession as a geographer and as a professor at Brigham Young University. These professional files include correspondence, professional articles and research material, professional projects such as maps and map-making material, and class notes and material. Also documented in this collection is Hinckley's involvement and interest in other areas, including organs, music,...
Dates: 1934-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Thomas Kent Hinckley papers

History of chemistry at Brigham Young University

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225548012]
Identifier: UA 1304
Scope and Contents

A manuscript history of the teaching of chemistry at Brigham Young University covering 1879-1995. It was compiled by Reed M. Izatt and Patricia Zitzman.

Dates: 1879-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / History of chemistry at Brigham Young University

History of the Department of Zoology and Entomology and the Department of Zoology at Brigham Young University / compiled by William W. Winder

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8972
Scope and Contents

Contains a history of the departments responsible for instruction on zoology at the university, as well as reminiscent accounts from faculty members and copies of curriculum vitae. Includes an electronic copy on DVD. Compilation produced by Winder in 2016.

Dates: 2016 October
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / History of the Department of Zoology and Entomology and the Department of Zoology at Brigham Young University / compiled by William W. Winder

History of the Writhing Fellow's Program at Brigham Young University, 1993-1998 / Deirdre M. Paulsen

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233646683]
Identifier: UA 5445
Scope and Contents

Brief history of the Writing Fellow's program at Brigham Young University from 1993 to 1998.

Dates: approximately 1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / History of the Writhing Fellow's Program at Brigham Young University, 1993-1998 / Deirdre M. Paulsen

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