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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 36 Collections and/or Records:

A teacher is born / [Brigham Young University] ; [director, Wetzel O. Whitaker], 1955

 Sub-Series — Reel 35: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233634366]
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 22
Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1955, and was produced by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department for the Sunday School board of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was designed as a training video for Sunday School teachers by showing the training needed to teach well.The collection has one copy on a film reel.

Dates: 1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

Audra Call and J. Joel Moss collection on workshops and teaching material, 1942-2003

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

Various materials relating to the professional lives of Audra and Joel Moss, mostly relating to family science topics. Includes lessons, speeches, scrapbooks and other materials relating to classes, workshops, and other seminars taught by Audra and Joel Moss.

Dates: 1942-2003
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 educational papers, 1942-1995

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

Publications, collections, and other materials from Audra and Joel Moss's work as educators. Included are many materials relating to classes and workshops taught by Audra and Joel as well as many of their published works.

Dates: 1942-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3789, Audra Call and J. Joel Moss papers

Audra Call Moss scrapbooks, trainings and other material, 1942-1992

 Sub-Series — Carton 2: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197225551677], Folder: 9-16
Identifier: MSS 3789 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Scrapbooks and other materials assembled by Audra Moss relating to various topics for purposes such as trainings, family and drama classes.

Dates: 1942-1992
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 collection on workshops and teaching material

Brigham Young Academy acting president correspondence on missionaries, 1900-1901

 Series
Identifier: UA 1093 Series 17
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between George H. Brimhall and Church leaders regarding the missionary training program at the Academy. Materials date from between 1900 and 1901.

Dates: 1900-1901
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1093, Office of the President correspondence

George H. Brimhall recruitment records for the missionary class of 1916

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231034981]
Identifier: UA 139
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence to bishoprics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah requesting the application of young men to attend the Brigham Young University missionary class, and responses with names of prospective students from the bishoprics. 40 items. Dated 1916.

Dates: 1916
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / George H. Brimhall recruitment records for the missionary class of 1916

Clinton Larson documents, 1900-1952

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7580 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains miscellaneous documents relating to religion, athletics, travel, awards and recognitions, legal matters, Larson's career in education, and veteran affairs.

Dates: 1900-1952
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7580, Clinton Larson papers

Clinton Larson scrapbooks and newspaper clippings, 1900-1952

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7580 Series 6
Scope and Contents Contains scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, and photographs documenting Larson's years as a high school, collegiate and professional athlete, and his years in the army. Scrapbooks include photographs, newspaper clippings, and some official correspondence reporting athletic events, Clinton Larson’s participation in the AAU, Boy Scouts, American Legion, Utah sports boosters, etc. The photographs, dated 1914-1940, are primarily of Clinton Larson but also include images of some friends and family....
Dates: 1900-1952
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7580, Clinton Larson papers

Clinton Larson slides and photographs, 1900-1952

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7580 Series 8
Scope and Contents Contains a portion of Clinton Larson's slide collection, including slides of Brigham Young University athletics and student activities, pictures of early air transportation, photographs of Salt Lake City, and slides of Mormon temples. Also includes photographs, primarily of Clinton Larson as an athlete and soldier, with some photographs of Clinton Larson's older years, and some with family, Lillian and Clinton F. Larson, and a photograph of Clinton Larson's high jump that won him the NCAA...
Dates: 1900-1952
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7580, Clinton Larson papers

College of Physical Education memoranda, 1980-1989

 Series
Identifier: UA 5400 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains memoranda to faculty, including those to Dance Theatre faculty. Materials date from between 1980 and 1989.

Dates: 1980-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5400, College of Physical Education records

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