Holland, Jeffrey R., 1940-
Dates
- Existence: 1940-
Biographical History
Jeffrey Roy Holland (1940-) served as President of Brigham Young University from 1980 to 1989.
Jeffrey R. Holland was born in St. George, Utah. He served a mission to England from 1960 to 1962 before returning to St. George where he married his wife, Patricia Terry, whom he had courted prior to his mission. The two attended Dixie College, and later Brigham Young University. Holland graduated in 1966 with a master's degree in religious instruction. They are the parents of three children.
Employed by the Church Education System, the Hollands moved across the United States where Jeffery worked as a teacher, and later director of institute at the University of Washington, Seattle. Jeffery chose to pursue a doctoral degree at Yale University, and upon graduation in 1972, he returned to Utah were he contined to work with the CES as a teacher at the Salt Lake Institue. This was short lived as months later, he was called as the director of the church's new Melchizedek Priesthood MIA. He held this position for two years before being appointed the Dean of Religious Education at BYU in 1974. In 1976, Jeffery was named the Commissioner of Education for the Church of Jesus Chirst of Latter-day Saints. He held this position until his appointment as president of Brigham Young University in 1980.
Jeffery was instrumental in the establishment of Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies and the establishment of religious education at the heart of Brigham Young University.
Jeffery was released as President in 1989 after recieving a call to serve in the First Quorum of the Seventy. In 1994, he was called as a member of the Quoroum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Citation:
His However long and hard the road, 1985: CIP title page (Jeffrey R. Holland) publisher's information (Ph. D. in American studies, Yale Univ.; pres. of Brigham Young Univ.) data sheet (b. 1940)Wikipedia, 18 October 2010 (Jeffrey Roy Holland, born December 3, 1940 ; president, Brigham Young University, 1980-1989; member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since June 32, 1994)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; born 1940; attended Dixie State College; attended Brigham Young University; married Patricia Terry; appointed Dean of Religious Education in 1974; named Commissioner of Education in 1976; appointed BYU President in 1980; instrumental in establishment of Jerusalem Center; released as President and called to First Quorum of the Seventy in 1989; called as an Apostle in 1994)
Found in 160 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President records on student life, 1980-1981
Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records date from 1980-1989.
Office of the President records on student life, 1980-1989
Contains records on student resources including Academic Advisement, the Student Development Association, Health Center, and Student Orientation. Also includes correspondence from parents, students, and Dean of Student Life David Sorenson. Contains records on dress and grooming and the standards office, in addition to records on homecoming, the daily universe, and international students. Records date from 1980-1989.
Office of the President records on the Church Educational System, 1974-1981
Contains documents related to the Church Educational System from 1974 to 1981. Includes records and correspondence from Holland's tenure as Commisioner for CES from 1976 to 1980. Also includes material regarding commencement, summer tours, tour proposals and policies, and building dedication programs. Contains records from the Programs Committee and Executive Committe, in addition to records regarding development, the high council, Melchizedek Priesthood, and missionary referrals.
Office of the President records on university development, 1972-1981
Contains correspondence with various estates, foundations, and funds regarding university contributions, fund appropriation, and university development. Also contains reports on development, records regarding various awards and gifts, and thank you letters for donors. Materials date from 1972-1986.
Office of the President records on university development, 1970-1986
Contains correspondence with various estates, foundations, and funds regarding university contributions, fund appropriation, and university development. Also contains reports on development, records regarding various awards and gifts, and thank you letters for donors. Materials date from 1972-1986.
Office of the President records on university development, 1985-1986
Contains correspondence with various estates, foundations, and funds regarding university contributions, fund appropriation, and university development. Also contains reports on development, records regarding various awards and gifts, and thank you letters for donors. Materials date from 1972-1986.
Office of the President records on university development, 1972-1986
Contains correspondence with various estates, foundations, and funds regarding university contributions, fund appropriation, and university development. Also contains reports on development, records regarding various awards and gifts, and thank you letters for donors. Materials date from 1972-1986.
Office of the President speeches and addresses, 1980-1989
Contains President Holland's speeches and campus addresses given from 1980 to 1989. Speeches were given at BYU, Ricks College, and to various organizations and conferences including Women's Conference and Leadership Workshops. Speeches cover topics ranging from educational commitment to matters of spiritual agency and faith.
Office of the President yearly calendars, 1977-1988
Contains President Holland's personal calendars, planners, and appointment books spanning from 1974 to 1989. Planners contains reminders of various meetings and events, appointments, and personal notes.