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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 36 Collections and/or Records:

Inland : incorporating interim, 1958

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 16
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to Inland: Incorporating Interim.

Dates: 1958
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

La poesie contemporaine aux Etats-Unis, 1962

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 17
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to La Poesie Contemporaine Aux Etats-Unis.

Dates: 1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Laboratory School publications, 1930-1968

 Series — Box 4: Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197235223903], Folder: 2-7
Identifier: UA 564 Series 7
Scope and Contents note

Contains chronologically arranged copies of student newspapers, newsletters, and literary magazines; handbooks, manuals, and information booklets; daily and special bulletins; miscellaneous bulletins and other announcements, correspondence, and emergency evacuation routes. Dates range from 1930-1968.

Dates: 1930-1968
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 564, Laboratory School records

Mountain West : the magazine of Central Utah, 1975

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 18
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to Mountain West.

Dates: 1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Office of the President collection of university publications, 1939-1969

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains bound volumes of university publications, including related to the university bulletin. Materials date from between 1939 and 1969.

Dates: 1939-1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1000, Ernest L. Wilkinson papers / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on publications, 1956-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 3 Sub-Series 47
Scope and Contents

Contains copies of BYU publications such as campus bulletins, the Daily Universe, and BYU catalogs as well as memos and letters discussing these publications. 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

Oxford Magazine, 2006

 Sub-Series — Carton 2: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251617], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to the Oxford Magazine.

Dates: 2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Poems of praise, 1980

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 19
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to Poems of Praise.

Dates: 1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

PS : poems and stories, 1956

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 20
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to PS: Poems and Stories.

Dates: 1956
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Ramses Times, 1985-1986

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 21
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to the Ramses Times.

Dates: 1985-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

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