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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:

Plays by Clinton F. Larson (Proofs/Masters), 1960-1962

 Sub-Series — Carton 7: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233251666], Folder: 1, item: 1-7
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 3
Scope/Content

The subseries contains mimeographed proofs/masters of 7 Clinton F. Larson's plays

Dates: Other: 1960-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson plays and music

Geroge Santayana poem

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232489317]
Identifier: MSS 544
Scope and Contents

Photoprint of a handwritten poem. The item is untitled and deals with the nature of the world. The manuscript is dated February 1911 and was found in a copy of Santayana's book, "Three Philosophical Poets." The original is located in the Houghton Library at Harvard University.

Dates: 1911 February
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Geroge Santayana poem

Poems about Clinton F. Larson, 1972-1973

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 41
Scope and Contents note

The subseries includes three poems written about Clinton F. Larson

Dates: Other: 1972-1973
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

Reed M. Izatt reports and publications, 1955-2010

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5654 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Documents Izatt's publication activities while a faculty member at Brigham Young University. Materials include drafts of research reports, drafts of articles and books, and the published versions of books and articles. Materials date from 1955 to 2010. Materials focus on reports and publications that Izatt produced as part of his research.

Dates: 1955-2010
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5654, Reed M. Izatt papers

South Dakota Review, 1982

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233251625], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS 1984 Series 1 Sub-Series 22
Scope and Contents note

The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to the South Dakota Review.

Dates: 1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1984, Clinton F. Larson papers / Clinton F. Larson books, periodicals, and reference materials

Student Academic and Advisement Services historical records, 1996-2002

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5516 Series 7
Scope and Contents note

Contains historical records including committee reports, project proposals, funding goals, and various publications regarding undergraduate education, 1996-2002.

Dates: 1996-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5516, Student Academic and Advisement Services records

Student Personnel Services director correspondence, 1952-1953

 Series
Identifier: UA 183 Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Contains correspondence, minutes, memoranda, pamphlets, reports, publications, and agendas. Materials deal with a range of topics addressed by the Special Services and Student Personnel Services divisions led by Lloyd, including admissions and credits, assemblies, athletics and the athletic council, discontinuance of students, orientation, attendance and scholarship, budget, buildings and grounds, counseling services, food service, foreign students, health services, the honor code, housing,...
Dates: 1952-1953
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 183, Student Personnel Services director records

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