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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 82 Collections and/or Records:

Tithing records of Brigham Young University faculty members living in the Utah Stake for 1937

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231012367]
Identifier: UA 411
Scope and Contents

Contains lists of faculty members and their tithing status with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Dates: 1937

Treasurer's Office financial reports and other material, 1904-1965

 Series
Identifier: UA 355 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains financial reports and related materials for schools within the Church Educational System. Materials date from between 1904 and 1965.

Dates: 1904-1965

Treasurer's Office general records, 1899-1955

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 355 Series 3 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, financial reports, contracts, and other materials produced or gathered by the Treasurer's Office. Materials date from between 1899 and 1955.

Dates: 1899-1955

Treasurer's Office records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 355
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and financial records of Brigham Young Academy and Brigham Young University departmental offices. Includes records related to the South American Expedition. Materials date from between 1880 and 1965.

Dates: 1880-1965

Treasurer's Office records

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231564052]
Identifier: UA 249
Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence, checks, and receipts between the Brigham Young University treasurer's office and Uintah and Ouray Indian Agency, and invoices from the Student's Supply Association regarding financial assistance given to four Brigham Young University students. 24 items.

Dates: 1935-1939

Treasurer's Office records

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231012060]
Identifier: UA 281
Scope and Contents

Contains salary schedules, and letters of acceptance and appointment concerning non-academic personnel (28 items). Materials date from between 1951 and 1952.

Dates: 1951-1952

Treasurer's Office records, 1899-1960

 Series
Identifier: UA 355 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, reports, and financial records produced and gathered by the Treasurer's Office. Materials date from between 1899 and 1960.

Dates: 1899-1960

University Relations Division budget and finance records, 1947-1978

 Series
Identifier: UA 586 Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Budget and other financial reports.

Dates: Other: 1947-1978

University Relations Division records, 1952-1998

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5346 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains materials from the division, alumni relations, faculty, student clubs and sports, correspondence, and commencement. The activities include homecoming events, football, basketball, dance and music performances, and Y News articles. Dated 1952-1998.

Dates: 1952-1998

University Relations Division records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5346
Scope and Contents

Contains financial documents, correspondence, reports, commencement, athletics, student clubs, campus tours, distinguished guest visits to campus, University Relations materials, and Public Relations materials. The activities include homecoming events, football, basketball, dance and music performances, community open houses, and volunteer events. Dated 1952-2002.

Dates: 1952-2002