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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 148 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President records on universities, 1939-1956

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 1 Sub-Series 66
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, memorandums, reports and assorted other materials concerning universities. Contains materials which compare and contrast programs and enrollment of the University of Utah, Utah State Agricultural College, and BYU. Also includes reports from the Utah legislative Council which describe higher education in Utah. Dated 1939 to 1956.

Dates: 1939-1956
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President records on Vontella Kimball, 1956-1962

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 45
Scope and Contents

Contains speeches by the businesswoman Vontella Kimball given at BYU. Also contains articles on and by Kimball, as well as copies of Westate News, a publication by the Western States Mission. Dated 1956 to 1962.

Dates: 1956-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

Office of the President reports, 1954-1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains reports related to Brigham Young University, the proposed junior college system, and Ricks College. Dated 1954-1970.

Dates: 1954-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1000, Ernest L. Wilkinson papers / Office of the President records

Office of the President reports on Ricks College, 1956-1965

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2 Sub-Series 5 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains reports on curriculum and facilities at Ricks College. Materials date from between 1956 and 1965.

Dates: 1956-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1000, Ernest L. Wilkinson papers / Office of the President records / Office of the President reports

Office of the President subject files, 1955-1977

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 2 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains subject files prepared by Wilkinson during his presidency at Brigham Young University. Includes information on university initiatives and programs. Dated 1955-1977.

Dates: 1955-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1000, Ernest L. Wilkinson papers / Office of the President records

Oral history interview with Elbert Eugene Peck

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2969
Scope and Contents

Typescript of an interview transcribed from the included cassette sound tapes. Peck was interviewed by David J. Whittaker on August 27, 1984. Peck talks about his work on the "Seventh East Press," which was a newspaper by students at Brigham Young University.

Dates: 1984 August 27
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Oral history interview with Elbert Eugene Peck

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

Hugh Wickman Peterson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1975
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, newspaper clippings, an autobiography, examinations, memoranda, speeches, photographs, certificates, and memorabilia. The materials relate to Peterson's teaching career and his association with the Brigham Young University Chemistry Department. Also included is Peterson's PhD dissertation.

Dates: 1888-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Hugh Wickman Peterson papers

Play productions, 1961-1984

 Sub-Series — Carton 7: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233251666], Folder: 2-10
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 3
Scope/Content

The subseries contains a variety of materials(invitations, flyers, programs, photographs, letters, posters, season ticket, advertisements, mimeographed pages) related to the production of nine Clinton F. Larson Plays.

Dates: 1961-1984
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson plays and music

Plays by Clinton F. Larson, 1960-1980

 Sub-Series — Carton 5: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233251641], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 3
Scope and Content

The subseries contains plays. Unless otherwise indicated, plays have been published by BYU.

Dates: Other: 1960-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson plays and music

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