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Brigham Young Academy

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1875 - 1903

Administrative History

Brigham Young Academy (1875-1903) was established by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under the direction of Brigham Young for the instruction of church members in the area of Provo, Utah.

Brigham Young Academy was the predecessor to Brigham Young University and Brigham Young High School. Brigham Young saw the school as a place where all secular learning should be fused with teachings from the scriptures. Despite steady growth during its early years, the Academy was threatened by a series of financial and physical setbacks. With the help and sacrifice of Abraham O. Smoot, the campus moved in 1891 to new facilities on University Avenue in Provo Utah. The Academy's curriculum strengthened and enrollment grew. In 1903, the name was officially changed to Brigham Young University.

Brigham Young Academy principals included Warren N. Dusenberry (1876), Karl G. Maeser (1876-1892), and Benjamin Cluff (1892-1894). Benjamin Cluff also served as Academy president between 1894 and 1903.

Citation:
The Journal of pedagogy, Feb. 1895: t.p. (Brigham Young Academy)

BYU--national champions, 1985: intro. (Brigham Young University)

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)

Provo City Library website, via WWW, Oct. 2, 2012 (Brigham Young Academy; founded in 1876; essentially a high school until 1896, with the founding of the College Dept.)

YFacts History of BYU, via WWW, viewed May 31, 2013 (Brigham Young Academy (1875-1903), Brigham Young saw the school as a place where all secular learning should be fused with teachings from the scriptures, despite steady growth during its early years, the Academy was threatened by a series of financial and physical setbacks, with the help and sacrifice of Abraham O. Smoot, the campus moved in 1891 to new facilities on University Avenue in Provo Utah, the Academy's curriculum strengthened and enrollment grew, 1903 the name was officially changed to Brigham Young University)

Yfacts BYU Presidents, via WWW, viewed Mar. 19, 2013 (Brigham Young Academy principals included Warren N. Dusenberry (1876), Karl G. Maeser (1876-1892), and Benjamin Cluff (1892-1903))

Brigham Young High School History, via WWW, viewed May 31, 2013 (Brigham Young Academy was the predecessor to Brigham Young University and Brigham Young High School)

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Circular

 Digital Record
Identifier: UAP2_F024_p024bottomright

Laboratory School newspapers, 1940-1968

 Series — Box 14: Series 18 [Barcode: 31197233246039]
Identifier: UA 564 Series 18
Scope and Contents note

Contains copies of the Brigham Young High School newspapers The Y'ld Cat, Brigadier, The Banter, Latter-day Sun, and others. Dates range from 1940-1968.

Dates: 1940-1968

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

Laboratory School records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 564
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence, policy statements, brochures, attendance records, building plans, enrollment statistics, Immigration and Naturalization Services information, examinations, surveys, financial records, histories, and miscellaneous materials. Also includes information concerning BY High School and the Elementary Training School. Dates range from 1896-1969.

Dates: approximately 1896-1969

The B. Y. A. Student

 Digital Record
Identifier: UAP2_F036_p036topright

The business journal, 1891 December 4

 Item — Box 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233630380], Folder: 39
Identifier: UA P 2 Series 1 Item 83
Scope and Contents

Photostatic reproduction of the front page of the Business Journal, published by Brigham Young Academy, December 4, 1891.

Dates: Publication: 1891 December 4

The business journal

 Digital Record
Identifier: UAP2_F039_p039topcenter

The journal of pedagogy

 Digital Record
Identifier: UAP2_F037_p037centerleft

The Normal

 Digital Record
Identifier: UAP2_F037_p037topleft