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Brigham Young University

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1903-

Administrative History

Brigham Young University (1903- ) is a university sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah.

Brigham Young University was established in 1903 in a renaming of Brigham Young Academy. 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- ).

Brigham Young University is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the Church Educational System (CES). The university is governed by a Board of Trustees, which, since 1939, has consisted of the First Presidency of the Church as well as other General Authorities or general officers of the Church appointed by the First Presidency. The Board of Trustees provides general direction and oversees the formulation of broad policies as well as the approval of all executive leadership and faculty appointments at the university. 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. The President serves as the chief executive officer and general manager of the University. Between 1996 and 2014, the President of the university was also been a General Authority of the Church.

Brigham Young University has grown from a small academy to one of the world's largest private universities. 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.

Citation:
Its Annual catalog, 1907/08.

BYU--national champions, 1985: intro. (Brigham Young University)

The Journal of pedagogy, Feb. 1895: t.p. (Brigham Young Academy)

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, associated with BYU-Hawaii in Laie, Hawaii; BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho; and LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah)

Brigham Young University Organizational History website, via WWW, Mar. 2, 2011 (Brigham Young University; est. 1903; name change from Brigham Young Academy; 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), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), and Kevin J. Worthen (2014- ); owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; governed by a board of trustees)

Brigham Young University website, via WWW, June 22, 2023 (C. Shane Reese; appointed president of Brigham Young University, May 1, 2023)

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Brigham Young University Chapter records

 Collection — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197239242081]
Identifier: UA 899
Scope and Contents

Contains annual reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, financial records, agendas, election information, member information, and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1987-1991

Brigham Young University fraternity artifacts

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233236543]
Identifier: UA 858
Scope and Contents Includes paddle used during Hansen's initiation into the Tausig (Tau Sigma) social unit at Brigham Young University. Contains several signatures of active members, gathered by Hansen as a pledge (prospective member). Also includes Hansen's Tausig membership certificate, January 9, 1848, and membership cards for Tau Sigma, Phi Alpha Theta, and Intercollegiate Knights. Also includes sew-on cloth emblem for Intercollegiate Knights. Cover letter, June 14, 1996, contains additional information...
Dates: approximately 1948-1950

BYU Women cash book

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233275640]
Identifier: UA SC 111

BYU Women receipt and disbursement book

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233275657]
Identifier: UA SC 110

BYU Women records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 545
Scope and Contents

Contains scrapbooks and minute books that document the history of BYU Women. The scrapbooks include newsclippings, announcements, programs, newsletters, membership directories, photographs, minutes, invitations, reports, constitution and by-laws, and the correspondence of various presidents of the club. Materials dated 1914-2011.

Dates: 1914-2011

BYU Women scrapbook

 File — Volume 1: [Barcode: 31197230318237]
Identifier: MSS SC 1964
Scope and Contents

One binder containing various newspaper clippings and photographs. All of the items document the history of the Brigham Young University women's organization from 1975 until 1977.

Dates: 1975-1977

BYU Women treasurer's account book

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233275665]
Identifier: UA SC 109

Chi Triellas records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1055
Scope and Contents

Contains unmarked photographs and scrapbook pages of various Chi Triellas functions, the Chi Triellas pledge (framed), the club flag, two posters advertising open houses, and membership lists for select years.

Dates: 1974-1991

Collection of McRay Magleby posters

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5669
Scope and Contents

Contains posters created by McRay Magleby about events and deadlines for events at Brigham Young University, and elsewhere in the area. There are also posters pertaining to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dates range from 1979 to 1995.

Dates: 1979-1995

Cycling Club records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1323
Scope and Contents

Contains copies of the bylaws of the BYU Cycling Club, a brief history of the club written by Keith M. Cottam, files related to the club, and materials related to the League of American Wheelman, Inc.

Dates: 1969-1972