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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 187 Collections and/or Records:

Collection of poems, desktop publishing, 1960-1987

 Sub-Series — Carton 10: Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233251682], item: 1-8
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 5
Scope/Content

"The First Prince" is published by the College of Humanities, BYU

Dates: Other: 1960-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson collections of poems

Collection on Relief Society at Wymount Terrace

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5447
Scope and Contents

Contains scrapbooks, filmstrips, a record, and recording tape regarding the Brigham Young University Wymount Terrace 1st Ward and 44th Ward, and dates from between 1958 and 1979.

Dates: 1958-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Collection on Relief Society at Wymount Terrace

Collections of poems, annotated, holographs, dated, 1946-1993

 Sub-Series — Carton 13: Series 5, item: 1-30
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 5
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Poetry written by Clinton F. Larson.

Dates: 1946-1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson collections of poems

Congressional Record, 1987-1989

 Sub-Series — Carton 2: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251617], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to the Congressional Record.

Dates: 1987-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Contributions to BYU Catalog, 1950-1954

 Sub-Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233251609], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains copies of the publication BYU Annual Catalog and BYU General Catalogto which Clinton F. Larson contributed, or is referenced in.

Dates: 1950-1954
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Contributions to BYU Studies, 1959-1999

 Sub-Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233251609], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains copies of the publication BYU Studies to which Clinton F. Larson contributed.

Dates: 1959-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Life story of Agnes Howe Corbridge

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230331479]
Identifier: MSS SC 3019
Scope and Contents Autobiography of Agnes Howe Corbridge contains memories of her childhood in Murray, Utah; church service; attendance at the University of Utah, 1934-1938; teaching at Preston High School (Idaho), 1938-1942; marriage; and travels. Autobiography of Ivan L. Corbridge contains memories of his childhood in Malad, Idaho; church service, including a Latter-day Saint Mission to Australia; service in the U.S. Air Force during World War II; attendance at Utah State University; and work as faculty at...
Dates: 1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Life story of Agnes Howe Corbridge

Virginia F. Cutler autobiography and funeral recording and transcript

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2573
Abstract

This collection contains two items: her autobiography and funeral services tapes and transcription. The autobiography is photocopies of a typewritten autobiography with handwritten corrections in which Cutler writes about her early life, her education, her teaching career, her travels, and her other activities. The funeral tapes are two cassette tapes with a transcript copy.

Dates: 1970; 1993
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Virginia F. Cutler autobiography and funeral recording and transcript

Virginia F. Cutler papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1802
Scope and Contents

Contains certificates, pamphlets, scrapbooks, and theses documenting Cutler's education and career as an educator. The theses are for both her master's and her doctor's degrees.

Dates: 1926-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Virginia F. Cutler papers

Dialogue : a journal of Mormon thought, 1967-1978

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to the Dialogue, and an article written with Clinton F. Larson as the subject.

Dates: 1967-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

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