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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 4701 Collections and/or Records:

Vontella Hess Kimball research papers, 1862-1965, bulk: bulk 1947-1965

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6960 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains materials such as newspaper clippings and copies of magazines which pertain to Kimball's research on topics such as Women of the Bible, the Holy Land, and Christmas in Bethlehem as well as collected works on Kimball's fashion career based in Denver and brochures and photographs of Germany, Turkey, and the Holy Land. Materials dated 1862-1965.

Dates: 1862-1965; Majority of material found within 1947-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6960, Vontella Hess Kimball papers

W. Cleon Skousen journals, 1952-1998

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9364 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes journals and daily and weekly planners of W. Cleon Skousen, dated 1952 to 1998.

Dates: 1952-1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9364, W. Cleon Skousen papers

W. Cleon Skousen papers on publications and speeches, 1939-2005

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9364 Series 4 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents Contains handwritten and annotated drafts, partial manuscripts, contracts, royalty records, lists of publications, speeches and associated programs for speech events, articles, and correspondence regarding publications. Materials relate to "Naked Communist," "Naked Capitalist," "The Making of America," "The Cleansing of America," "The First Two Thousand Years," "The Third Thousand Years," "The Fourth Thousand Years" "The Five Thousand Year Leap," and "So You Want to Raise a Boy?" as well as...
Dates: 1939-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9364, W. Cleon Skousen papers / W. Cleon Skousen professional papers

W. Cleon Skousen papers related to Brigham Young University employment, approximately 1951-1976, 2002

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9364 Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents Papers related to W. Cleon Skousen's time as a professor of religion and American history and government at Brigham Young University. Skousen was employed as a professor from December 1951 to August 1956, and from 1967 to 1978. Materials include a recollection on Skousen's first five years as a professor, anonymous student ratings of his religion classes, notes and articles used in teaching classes on the constitution, Relgion 232-H class notes, and the university faculty and administrative...
Dates: approximately 1951-1976; 2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9364, W. Cleon Skousen papers / W. Cleon Skousen professional papers

W. Cleon Skousen professional papers, 1911-2005

 Series
Identifier: MSS 9364 Series 4
Scope and Contents Contains materials collected or created by W. Cleon Skousen throughout his varied careers and professional activities. Includes letters from Senator Orrin Hatch, religion scholarship research and drafts, documents from several organizations Skousen was affiliated with or founded, drafts and research for various publications and speeches, subject files on his FBI and Salt Lake City Police chief careers, documents from his time as a Brigham Young University professor, and other plaques,...
Dates: 1911-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9364, W. Cleon Skousen papers

W. Cleon Skousen scrapbooks, 1913-2005

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9364 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Includes scrapbook pages documenting the personal and professional life of W. Cleon Skousen. Scrapbook pages consist of letters, cards, newspaper clippings, photographs, ephemera, assorted journal entries and commentary, 22 cassette tapes, and other memorabilia. Also includes loose scrapbook material organized into biographical files by year. Materials dated 1913 to 2005.

Dates: 1913-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9364, W. Cleon Skousen papers

Rex A. Wadham personal papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1717
Scope and Contents The Rex A. Wadham Collection is a collection of the personal papers, original writings, and original illustrations of Dr. Rex A. Wadham. The majority of the papers included in the collection are the original writings and illustrations made by Dr. Wadham for use in the classes that he taught in the School of Education and the Department of Religion during his tenure as a professor at Brigham Young University. Also included are other personal works including but not limited to documents...
Dates: 1963-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Rex A. Wadham personal papers

Alexander Wadley reminiscences

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225548038]
Identifier: UA 1312
Scope and Contents

Collection consists of two reminiscences. The first discusses the Block Y and various activities associated with it. The second discusses the Brigham Young University in the 1930s and describes the different buildings on campus as well as student life. It also includes a discussion of the first cougar mascots.

Dates: 2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Alexander Wadley reminiscences

Dan W. Wakefield collection on cougar mascots

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233618849]
Identifier: UA 5627
Scope and Contents

Contains a photocopy of a postcard of the original Brigham Young University cougar mascots (Cleo and Tarbo), a photocopy of a photograph of Cleo and Tarbo, and a color copy of a painting of a cougar by Glenn S. Potter.

Dates: 2012
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Dan W. Wakefield collection on cougar mascots

John Homer Wakefield papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231190676]
Identifier: MSS 1990
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook, newspaper clippings, photocopies of photographs, and typed notes. The materials relate to the history of musical instruments, primarily in the medieval period.

Dates: 1973-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John Homer Wakefield papers

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