Brigham Young Academy
Dates
- Existence: 1875 - 1903
Administrative History
Brigham Young Academy (1875-1903) was established by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under the direction of Brigham Young for the instruction of church members in the area of Provo, Utah.
Brigham Young Academy was the predecessor to Brigham Young University and Brigham Young High School. Brigham Young saw the school as a place where all secular learning should be fused with teachings from the scriptures. Despite steady growth during its early years, the Academy was threatened by a series of financial and physical setbacks. With the help and sacrifice of Abraham O. Smoot, the campus moved in 1891 to new facilities on University Avenue in Provo Utah. The Academy's curriculum strengthened and enrollment grew. In 1903, the name was officially changed to Brigham Young University.
Brigham Young Academy principals included Warren N. Dusenberry (1876), Karl G. Maeser (1876-1892), and Benjamin Cluff (1892-1894). Benjamin Cluff also served as Academy president between 1894 and 1903.
Citation:
The Journal of pedagogy, Feb. 1895: t.p. (Brigham Young Academy)BYU--national champions, 1985: intro. (Brigham Young University)
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)
Provo City Library website, via WWW, Oct. 2, 2012 (Brigham Young Academy; founded in 1876; essentially a high school until 1896, with the founding of the College Dept.)
YFacts History of BYU, via WWW, viewed May 31, 2013 (Brigham Young Academy (1875-1903), Brigham Young saw the school as a place where all secular learning should be fused with teachings from the scriptures, despite steady growth during its early years, the Academy was threatened by a series of financial and physical setbacks, with the help and sacrifice of Abraham O. Smoot, the campus moved in 1891 to new facilities on University Avenue in Provo Utah, the Academy's curriculum strengthened and enrollment grew, 1903 the name was officially changed to Brigham Young University)
Yfacts BYU Presidents, via WWW, viewed Mar. 19, 2013 (Brigham Young Academy principals included Warren N. Dusenberry (1876), Karl G. Maeser (1876-1892), and Benjamin Cluff (1892-1903))
Brigham Young High School History, via WWW, viewed May 31, 2013 (Brigham Young Academy was the predecessor to Brigham Young University and Brigham Young High School)
Found in 100 Collections and/or Records:
Benjamin Cluff Jr. business correspondence, 1899
Contains correspondence between Cluff and businessmen in Idaho regarding the operation of the People's Canal & Irrigation Company. Materials date from 1899.
Brigham Young Academy acting president correspondence, 1900
Contains correspondence between George H. Brimhall and students, parents, Church leaders, and others related to the administration of the Academy. Includes information on progress of the South American Expedition. Materials date from 1900.
Brigham Young Academy acting president correspondence, 1900-1901
Contains correspondence between George H. Brimhall and students, teachers, businessmen, and Church leaders related to the administration of the Academy. Includes information on the progress of the South American Expedition. Materials date from between 1900 and 1901.
Brigham Young Academy acting president correspondence, 1901
Contains correspondence between George H. Brimhall and students, teachers, Church leaders, and others related to the administration of the Academy. Includes information on the Beaver Branch and the progress of the South American Expedition. Materials date from 1901.
Brigham Young Academy acting president correspondence on missionaries, 1900-1901
Contains correspondence between George H. Brimhall and Church leaders regarding the missionary training program at the Academy. Materials date from between 1900 and 1901.
Brigham Young Academy check for Provo Bishop's Storehouse, 1896 November 14
Brigham Young Academy check for Provo Bishop's Storehouse made out to and endorsed by B. S. Hinckley, and signed by W. H. Dusenberry, November 14, 1896.
Brigham Young Academy letterpress copybook, 1897-1900
Contains correspondence between Benjamin Cluff Jr. and students, teachers, Church leaders, and others regarding the administration of the Academy. Materials date from between 1897 and 1900.
Brigham Young Academy presidential correspondence, 1894-1895
Contains correspondence between Cluff and students, faculty, and others related to the Academy. Includes information on the school's curriculum and administration. Materials date from between 1894 and 1895.
Brigham Young Academy presidential correspondence, 1895-1896
Contains correspondence between Cluff and students, parents, teachers, and others related to the Academy. Includes information on student life and school administration. Materials date from between 1895 and 1896.
Brigham Young Academy presidential correspondence, 1896-1897
Contains correspondence between Benjamin Cluff Jr. and students, parents, faculty, and others related to the administration of the Academy. Includes information on student life and the staffing of the school. Materials date from between 1896 and 1897.