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Brigham Young University. Office of the President

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1903-

Administrative History

The Office of the President (est. 1903) is the central administrative body at Brigham Young University, and is the direction of the university president.

Brigham Young University has had a president since Brigham Young Academy was changed to Brigham Young University in 1903. While the school was still called Brigham Young Academy the head officer was titled principal.

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. Since 1996, the president of the university has also been a General Authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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- ).

Citation:
Office of the President essays, circa 1985-1986

Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Feb. 4, 2010 (Office of the President; administrative office associated with the president of Brigham Young University)

Brigham Young University Web site, Feb. 4, 2010 (Office of the President; President's Office)

BYU Organizational History, Brigham Young University, Feb. 19, 2013 (BYU chief executive/general manager; University President 1903; BYA to BYU; Board of Trustees delegate responsibilities to University President; 1996 General Authority; past/present 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), and Cecil O. Samuelson (2003- ))

Found in 898 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President records on Y Day, 1957-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 64
Scope and Contents

Contains memos, letters and minutes of the "Y" Day Committee discussing service opportunities and sponsors for BYU. Dated 1957 to 1958.

Dates: 1957-1958

Office of the President reports and other material, 1971-1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains materials that are reports for specific events or congratulatory items sent to President Oaks on his being appointed president of Brigham Young University. Much of these materials are correspondence. Materials related to Title IX and the athletic programs are also included. These reports include correspondence to athletic program officials and also includes clipping and reports from Title IX proceedings across the country. Dates range from 1971 to 1980.

Dates: 1971-1980

Office of the President speeches, 1960-1964

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 7 Sub-Series 18
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos between President Wilkinson and others coordinating speaking engagements for President Wilkinson. Dated 1960 to 1964.

Dates: 1960-1964

Office of the President speeches , 1965

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 8 Sub-Series 17
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos between President Wilkinson and potential speakers at BYU organizing addresses. Also contains the annual reports of various BYU colleges, as well as copies of addresses given at BYU. Dated 1965.

Dates: 1965

Office of the President speeches, 1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 6 Sub-Series 70
Scope and Contents

Contains academic articles as well as letters and memos requesting President Wilkinson to speak at events. Dated 1963.

Dates: 1963

Office of the President speeches, 1953-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 58
Scope and Contents

Contains memos and letters regarding speeches given by President Wilkinson and others on BYU campus. Dated 1953 to 1958.

Dates: 1953-1958

Office of the President speeches, 1951-1955

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 1 Sub-Series 51
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and memos concerning speaking engagements of President Wilkinson and other BYU faculty as well as radio presentations between 1945 to 1956. Date of record keeping 1951 to 1955.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1951-1955

Office of the President speeches, 1959

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 5 Sub-Series 28
Scope and Contents

Contains copies of speeches given at BYU as well as memos and letters organizing these speeches. Dated 1959.

Dates: 1959

Office of the President speeches, 1960-1962

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 69
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos of President Wilkinson accepting and rejecting speaking engagements and distributing copies of his addresses. Dated 1960 to 1962.

Dates: 1960-1962

Office of the President speeches, 1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 15 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains materials pertaining to the office of President Ernest L. Wilkinson of Brigham Young University. Includes memos, correspondence, and preparatory materials on speeches given by Ernest L. Wilkinson. Includes material prepared for speeches at miscellaneous groups and conventions. Dated 1972.

Dates: 1972