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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 556 Collections and/or Records:

J. Gordon Daines III and P. Bradford Westwood papers on Designing BYU

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5602
Scope and Contents Contains materials related to the course Designing BYU that was taught from 2005-2007 and the accompanying exhibit Designing BYU Planning, Architecture, Landscape, 1875-2007 that was in the Harold B. Lee Library in 2008. The materials focus on the history and development of the Brigham Young University campus facilities. It includes the syllabi and lecture notes for the class, the reports done by students about different buildings on campus and the preparation and reception of the exhibit...
Dates: 2003-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / J. Gordon Daines III and P. Bradford Westwood papers on Designing BYU

Department of Chemical Engineering course syllabi and review materials, 1960-1972

 Series
Identifier: UA 375 Series 22
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: 1960-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 375, Department of Chemical Engineering records

Department of Chemical Engineering files, 1970-1986

 Series
Identifier: UA 375 Series 21
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: 1970-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 375, Department of Chemical Engineering records

Department of Chemical Engineering meetings and agendas, 1980-1984

 Series
Identifier: UA 375 Series 23
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: 1980-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 375, Department of Chemical Engineering records

Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology administrative records, 1949-2006

 Series
Identifier: UA 1189 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains various forms of administrative records from the department including reports, minutes, and faculty information. Dates range from 1949 to 2006.

Dates: 1949-2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1189, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology records

Department of Microbiology records on faculty, 1960-2001

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1189 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains files regarding the employment of various faculty within the department. In addition, files concern the advancement of various and promotion of faculty. Dates range from 1960 to 2001.

Dates: 1960-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1189, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology records / Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology administrative records

Department of Visual Arts exhibit records, 1988-2005

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5532 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains exhibit brochures, outlines, drawings, correspondence, and other materials concerning student and faculty fine arts exhibitions, galleries, and other exhibition records. Dated 1988-2005.

Dates: 1988-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5532, Department of Visual Arts records

Edwin Butterworth Jr. negatives for the Brigham Young University centennial celebration

 Series
Identifier: UA P 2 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains the negatives for the photographs used by Edwin Butterworth Jr. for the publication of Brigham Young University: 1000 Views of 100 Years.

Dates: approximately 1860-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA P 2, Edwin Butterworth Jr. collection for the Brigham Young University centennial celebration

Edwin Butterworth Jr. photographs for the Brigham Young University centennial celebration

 Series
Identifier: UA P 2 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains the photographs used by Edwin Butterworth Jr. for the publication of Brigham Young University: 1000 Views of 100 Years.

Dates: approximately 1860-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA P 2, Edwin Butterworth Jr. collection for the Brigham Young University centennial celebration

Executive Committee minutes, 1891-1983

 Series
Identifier: UA 6 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes from the Executive Committee of the university and academy Board of Trustees. Includes information on organizational administration and faculty matters. Materials date from between 1891 and 1983.

Dates: 1891-1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 6, Board of Trustees records

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