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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 21 Collections and/or Records:

Whittlin' Whistlin' Brigade cassette tapes, 1978

 Sub-Series — Carton 10: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197227664809], Folder: 7-20
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 7 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Contains production and interview cassette tapes, dating from 1978.

Dates: 1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records / Young Company multi-media files

Whittlin' Whistlin' Brigade posters, 1976

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 7 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains several Whittlin' Whistlin' Brigade calendar, event, and promotional posters from the year 1976.

Dates: 1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records / Young Company multi-media files

Whittlin' Whistlin' Brigade sound reels, 1978

 Sub-Series — Carton 10: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197227664809], Folder: 22-30
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 7 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents note

Contains sound reels associated with the Young Company, dating from 1978.

Dates: 1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records / Young Company multi-media files

Young Company compact discs, 1976-1999

 Sub-Series — Carton 10: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197227664809], Folder: 21
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 7 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents note

Contains a compact disc by the Young Company, entitled Soundscapes.

Dates: 1976-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records / Young Company multi-media files

Young Company ephemera, 1961-2001

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197227664791], Folder: 1-7
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains study guides, proposed plays, programs, calendars, cast lists, and contracts of the Young Company, dating from between 1961 and 2001.

Dates: 1961-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records / Young Company performance files

Young Company general files, 1974-2002

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 6
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, workshops, minutes and other various files from the Young Company, dating from between 1974 and 2002.

Dates: 1974-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records

Young Company multi-media files, 1976-1999

 Series
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 7
Scope and Contents note

Contains various multimedia records related to the Young Company, dating from between 1976 and 1999.

Dates: 1976-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records

Young Company performance files, 1961-2002

 Series
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains records and files of performances by the Young Company, dating from between 1961 and 2002.

Dates: 1961-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records

Young Company photographs, 1974-2001

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents note

Contains photographs from the plays performed by the Young Company, dating from between 1974 and 2001.

Dates: 1974-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records / Young Company performance files

Young Company publications, 1972-2001

 Series — Box 8: Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197227664916], Folder: 7-9
Identifier: UA 1024 Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Contains publications produced by the Young Company, dating from between 1972 and 2003.

Dates: 1972-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1024, Young Company records

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