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 187 Collections and/or Records:
Athletic Media Relations scrapbooks on women's softball, 2000-2003
Scrapbooks document the Brigham Young University women's softball team through scrapbooks with newspaper clippings and photographs most notably from the Deseret News and the Daily Herald. Contained within the scrapbooks are records of the wins and losses of the team and articles covering administrative changes and team players, 2000-2003.
Athletic Media Relations scrapbooks on women's swimming and diving, 1976-2003
Scrapbooks document the Brigham Young University women's swimming and diving team through scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings and photographs most notably from the Deseret News, the Daily Universe, the Daily Herald, and the Salt Lake Tribune. Contained within the scrapbooks are pamphlets introducing the new season and articles highlighting administrative changes and team participants, 1976-2003.
Athletic Media Relations scrapbooks on women's volleyball, 1973-2003
Scrapbooks document the Brigham Young University women's volleyball team through scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings and photographs from notably the Deseret News, Daily Herald, and the Daily Universe. Contained within are season pamphlets highlighting the team and coaches as well as news articles of wins and losses. Also contains a scrapbook documenting an undated international tour taken by the team, 1973-2003.
Audiocassettes
The subseries contains audio cassette tapes of interviews done by Clinton F. Larson, poetry readings, and some recordings of Clinton F. Larson's productions.
Autobiographies of Alma W. King and Lucille Olson King
Algie Ballif funeral service
Typescript of funeral services held for Algie Ballif on 14 July 1984. The item consists of remarks made by unnamed friends and family members about the life, qualities, and accomplishments of Algie Ballif. Also included is a brief eulogy by Helen Stark.
Maureen Ursenbach Beecher collection
The collection contains materials gathered into four main series: (1) student and research files on Mormon women's history; (2) class notes; (3) personal files reflecting university and professional committees she served on; and (4) her personal research and address files. The addendum contains research files collected Maureen Ursenbach Beecher as well as materials from an English class.
Biography of Jean Elizabeth Fossum May
Books, 1953-1989
Lillian C. Booth papers
Collection includes typescripts of job descriptions (some carbon copies and photocopies) for the Counselor of Women (1950, 1953-1955, 1957), annual reports (1945-1957), lists of officers from 1922-1957 of the Associated Women Students of Brigham Young University, a history from 1897-1957 of the Matron, Dean of Women, and Counselor of Women, and records of sample student problems.