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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 1064 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President job applications, 1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 6 Sub-Series 49
Scope and Contents

Contains letters to President Wilkinson from prospective employees enquiring about job openings. Also contains memos from President Wilkinson about the applicants. Dated 1963.

Dates: 1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President letters

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231243897]
Identifier: UA 597
Scope and Contents

Contains form letters from the Brigham Young University presidency announcing a farmers' class, and a letter of introduction to labor in the interests of Church schools.

Dates: 1905-1906
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President letters

Office of the President memorabilia, 1980-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 24
Scope and Contents Contains memorabilia from Brigham Young University during the Holland presidency (1980-1989). Many of the artifacts highlight Jeffrey R. Holland and his wife Patricia's work for the University, such as a candelabra that was given by "Jerusalem Friends". Other pieces of memorabilia include gifts from international and other national universities, plaques from BYU Sports teams and other organizations, postcards, flags, and medallions. Also includes Holland's business cards, selected talks, and...
Dates: 1980-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records

Office of the President memorandum

 File — Volume 1: [Barcode: 31197233275764]
Identifier: UA 283
Scope and Contents

This collection includes an edited, typewritten memorandum containing information concerning returned and newly appointed Brigham Young University faculty.

Dates: 1954 September 15
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Office of the President memorandum

Office of the President monthly calendars, 1974-1989

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 19
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains President Holland's personal calendars, planners, and appointment books spanning from 1974 to 1989. Planners contains reminders of various meetings and events, appointments, and personal notes.

Dates: 1974-1989
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1030, Office of the President records / Office of the President calendars

Office of the President non compos mentis records, 1951-1956

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 1 Sub-Series 38
Scope and Contents

Unusual letters and memorandums addressed to Wilkinson, and copies of Wilkinson's replies. Dated 1951 to 1956.

Dates: 1951-1956
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President non compos mentis records, 1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 6 Sub-Series 58
Scope and Contents

Contains a variety of letters and memos addresssed to faculty at BYU, especially several from a bookstore in Stuttgart, Geramany. Dated 1963.

Dates: 1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President non compos mentis records, 1956-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 39
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos explaining false doctrine and critisizing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated 1956 to 1958.

Dates: 1956-1958
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President non compos mentis records, 1959-1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 52
Scope and Contents

Contains letters and memos about BYU school facilities as well as non-doctrinal opinions. Dated 1959 to 1963.

Dates: 1959-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President personnel records, 1948-1949

 Series
Identifier: UA 1087 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains personnel files regarding faculty members and student assistants, 1948-1949.

Dates: 1948-1949
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1087, Office of the President records

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