Faculty data sheets
Scope and Contents
The six volumes contain faculty and graduate faculty data sheets dated April 1966. Data includes academic institutions attended, publications, memberships and activities in professional organizations.
Dates
- Creation: 1966 April
Creator
- Brigham Young University (creator, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Register of David Hughes Horne's recollection of a vision by George Albert Smith must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Administrative History
Founded in 1875, Brigham Young University has grown from a small academy to one of the world's largest private universities, where more than 29,000 students gather from 100 countries. 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.
The university traces its roots to Utah's rich pioneer heritage. The original school, Brigham Young Academy, was established Oct. 16, 1875, on a little over one acre of land in what is now downtown Provo. At that time, Brigham Young, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, charged that all secular learning at the institution should be fused with teachings from the scriptures. Speaking to Academy Principal Karl G. Maeser, President Young said: "Brother Maeser, I want you to remember that you ought not to teach even the alphabet or the multiplication tables without the Spirit of God." BYU has remained true to that original charge.
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 located on University Avenue.
The academy's curriculum strengthened, and enrollment grew. In 1903, the name was officially changed to Brigham Young University. Work began in 1909 on the Maeser Memorial Building, the first of many structures on the university’s present site.
Successive administrations oversaw the university's progressive growth, increasing both the number of buildings and the size of the student body. The university’s academic development was signified by the inauguration of the school’s first doctoral program in 1957. With the help of committed presidents, BYU continued to grow, refine its mission and pursue excellence in academics and faith.
Extent
6 volumes (1.5 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Found in the University Archives stacks in 2008.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Found; University Archives stacks; 2008.
Appraisal
Office files (University Archives collecting policy, July 2003).
Processing Information
Processed; Elizabeth West; 2008.
Subject
- Smith, George Albert, 1817-1875 (Person)
- Brigham Young University -- Faculty (Organization)
- Title
- Register of Faculty data sheets
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Liz West, student processor
- Date
- 2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo UT 84602 US