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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 173 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Ronald K. Esplin

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 153
Scope and Contents

Interview conducted by Richard Poll as part of the Brigham Young University Archives Joint Oral History Project of the Brigham Young University Alumni Association Emeritus Club on March 20, 1989. Esplin describes his connection with the Historical Department at BYU, gives an account of his employment with the Joseph Fielding Smith Institute, and discusses different aspects and projects of his career. Includes sound recordings and transcript.

Dates: 1989

Oral history interview with Russel B. Swensen

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 32
Scope and Contents

Interview by Mark K. Allen with Russel B. Swensen, Brigham Young University professor of Medieval history and comparative religion, concerning his family life, hobbies, education, early employment, Mormon mission to Germany, athletic participation, Seminary, and teaching at BYU. Swensen gives his impressions of several BYU presidents, and discusses his philosophy of teaching. Includes sound recording and transcript.

Dates: 1978

Oral history interview with Ruth E. Brasher

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 94
Scope and Contents

Interview by Alice Gardner with Ruth Brasher, discussing basic biographical information, and attitudes concerning the feminist movement. Includes transcript and sound recording.

Dates: 1977

Oral history interview with Ruth Louise Partridge

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 40
Scope and Contents

Interview by Leonard R. Grover with Ruth Partridge, nurse, writer and housewife, concerning her life, schooling, residence and labors in Provo, Utah. Also discusses her father, Ernest D. Partridge, and his teaching experiences at Brigham Young Academy and University. Includes transcript and sound recording.

Dates: 1980

Oral history interview with Sam F. Brewster

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 118
Scope and Contents

Interview by John Quist with Sam Brewster who speaks about his recruitment by Ernest Wilkinson, and his experiences and administration as director of the BYU Physical Plant. Includes sound recordings and transcript.

Dates: 1983

Oral history interview with Stanley Howard Watts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 58
Scope and Contents

Interview by Edwin Kimball with Stan Watts concerning his involvement in sports, while in school and as a professional coach at Brigham Young University. Discusses his book about coaching basketball. Includes transcript and sound recording.

Dates: 1978

Oral history interview with Stephen L. Alley

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2990
Scope and Contents

Typescript of an interview taken from the included audiocassettes. Alley was interviewed by David J. Whittaker in 1984 as part of the Joint Oral History Program of the Brigham Young University Archives and the BYU Alumni Association Emeritus Club. Alley talks about his life, education, and teaching career at Brigham Young University.

Dates: 1984

Oral history interview with Stephen L. Alley

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA OH 23
Scope and Contents

Interview by C. Garn Coombs with Stephen L. Alley, Brigham Young University professor, concerning his experiences as a member of the BYU College of Education since 1965. Includes transcript and sound recording.

Dates: 1977

Oral history interview with Stephen L. Barrett

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5323
Scope and Contents

Interview with Barrett in which he discusses his employment with the Brigham Young University Alumni Association. Collection includes both a transcript and the audio recording.

Dates: 2007 July 17

Oral history interview with Ted J. Warner

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS OH 902
Scope and Contents Interview conducted by Richard Poll as part of the Brigham Young University Archives Joint Oral History Project by the Brigham Young University Alumni Association Emeritus Club on September 1, 1988. Warner describes why he chose to teach history at BYU. He gives an account of his employment with the History Department and describes different aspects of his career including his years as Department Chairman, his involvement in the Study Abroad Program, and his involvement in the Home Study...
Dates: 1988