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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 138 Collections and/or Records:

Student Relations & Alumni file, date of production not identified

 Series — Box 13: Series 23; Series 24; Series 25; Series 26; Series 27; Series 28; Series 29 [Barcode: 31197223106417], Folder: 5
Identifier: UA 1133 Series 27
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Contains various records, correspondence, and articles relating to Alumni Relations. Contains information pertaining to Aspen Grove, Athletic Activities, Development, Faculty, and other files.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1133, Alumni Relations records

A study of the radio listening habits of the people in Utah County, Utah

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231027639]
Identifier: UA 42
Scope and Contents

Study conducted by Weldon J. Taylor, instructor, concerning the radio listening habits of the people in Utah County, Utah with the assistance of Alpha Kappa Psi.

Dates: 1940
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / A study of the radio listening habits of the people in Utah County, Utah

Thomas G. Alexander teaching and subject papers, 1960-2014

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1970 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains notes, lesson outlines, newspaper clippings, assignments, and exams pertaining to the history courses that Thomas G. Alexander taught at BYU. Dated from 1960 to 2014.

Dates: 1960-2014
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1970, Thomas G. Alexander papers

Utah County industrial pattern first unit records

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231027779]
Identifier: UA 32
Scope and Contents

Occupational employment data, wage rates, and ages, September, 1947, employment and wages by industry. December 31, 1947.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Utah County industrial pattern first unit records

W. Cleon Skousen papers related to Brigham Young University employment, approximately 1951-1976, 2002

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9364 Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents Papers related to W. Cleon Skousen's time as a professor of religion and American history and government at Brigham Young University. Skousen was employed as a professor from December 1951 to August 1956, and from 1967 to 1978. Materials include a recollection on Skousen's first five years as a professor, anonymous student ratings of his religion classes, notes and articles used in teaching classes on the constitution, Relgion 232-H class notes, and the university faculty and administrative...
Dates: approximately 1951-1976; 2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9364, W. Cleon Skousen papers / W. Cleon Skousen professional papers

Wilkinson History file, date of production not identified

 Series — Box 13: Series 23; Series 24; Series 25; Series 26; Series 27; Series 28; Series 29 [Barcode: 31197223106417], Folder: 7
Identifier: UA 1133 Series 29
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Contains various records, correspondence, and articles relating to Alumni Relations. Contains information pertaining to Aspen Grove, Athletic Activities, Development, Faculty, and other files.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1133, Alumni Relations records

Wilmer W. Tanner papers on professional organizations, approximately 1950-1980

 Series
Identifier: MSS 7361 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains a variety of records including correspondence, manuscripts submitted for publication, pamphlets and directories, financial records and ledgers, proposals, reports, minutes, all associated with various professional,academic and governmental organizations with which Wilmer W. Tanner worked during the 1950s to the 1970s. Materials dated approximately 1950-1980.

Dates: approximately 1950-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7361, Wilmer W. Tanner papers

Women's Office history

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 908
Abstract

Includes correspondence, newspaper articles, speeches, programs, cards, announcements, lectures, flyers, memorabilia, and photocopied pictures of activities.

Dates: 1975-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Women's Office history

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