Lee, Rex E., 1935-1996
Dates
- Existence: 1935 - 1996
Biographical History
Rex E. Lee (1935-1996) served as solicitor general of the United States and as President of Brigham Young University.
Rex E. Lee was born in 1935 and grew up in St. John's, Arizona. He served a mission in Mexico from 1955 to 1958, then married Janet Griffin. He received a BA from Brigham Young University in 1960 and a JD from the University of Chicago in 1963. He held five honorary doctorate of law degrees. In 1963, he served as a law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Byron R. White. From 1981 to 1985, he served as solicitor general of the United States, after which he worked for the firm Sidley & Austin.
In 1989, he was named as President of Brigham Young University. During his tenure, he enacted policies that regularized procedures, contributed to timely graduation, and organized massive fundraising and construction. His long-term planning has affected university issues into the 21st century.
At the end of 1995, he stepped down as President due to health reasons. He passed away March 11, 1996.
Citation:
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary Nomination of Rex E. Lee to ... 1975Wikipedia, viewed May 3, 2010 (d. Mar. 11, 1996)
Brigham Young University Office of the President website, via WWW, May 28, 2014 (Rex E. Lee; b. 1935; d. March 11, 1996; grew up in St. John's, AZ; served mission in Mexico, 1955-1958; married Janet Griffin; BA, BYU, 1960; JD, University of Chicago, 1963; law clerk to Byron R. White, 1963; solicitor general of the United States, 1981-1985; worked for Sidley & Austin; named President in 1989; policy achievements; stepped down in 1995)
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Rex E. Lee papers
Contains letters, briefs, clippings, photographs, awards, and other material documenting the life and career of Rex E. Lee. Includes materials from his work with the Jennings, Strouss, & Salmon law firm, the establishment of Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark School of Law, Lee's service as assistant United States Attorney General, his service as United States Solicitor General, and his tenure as president of Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 1910 and 1996.
Rex E. Lee correspondence, 1976-1996
Contains daily planner pages, incoming correspondence, and "get-well" cards. Materials date from between 1976 and 1996.
Rex E. Lee correspondence, 1973-1985
Contains congratulatory correspondence, memos, personal legal and chronological correspondence, and invitations. Materials date from between 1981 and 1985.
Rex E. Lee miscellaneous personal materials, 1962, 1988-1996
Contains legal files, as well as personal papers such as poetry, notes, calendars, and correspondence produced by Lee. Materials date from 1962, and between 1988 and 1996.
Rex E. Lee papers on Office of the President, 1910-1996
Contains letters, photographs, clippings, publications, and other material from Lee's tenure as president of Brigham Young University, dating from between 1910 and 1996.
Rex E. Lee papers on Solicitor General, 1973-1986
Contains letters, directories, and legal documents related to Lee's service as Solicitor General. Materials date from between 1981 and 1985.
Rex E. Lee personal files, 1978-1985
Contains correspondence and other materials documenting Lee's active involvement in the legal profession. Includes information on the American Bar Association, the conferences and seminars that Lee attended, his involvement with Brigham Young University, legal case files, and materials dealing with his personal life.
Rex E. Lee photographs, approximately 1960-1996
Contains photographs of Rex Lee and his family, as well as professional photographs with public figures and award programs. Images date from between approximately 1960 and 1996.
Rex E. Lee reference files, 1978-1985
Contains correspondence, subject files, and other materials created or assembled by Lee. Includes information on his personal life and legal career. Materials date from between 1978 and 1985.
Rex E. Lee slip opinions files, 1983-1985
Contains copies of Supreme Court slip opinions received or collected by Lee. Materials date from between 1893 and 1985.