Wilkinson, Ernest L., 1899-1978
Dates
- Existence: 1899 - 1978
Biographical History
Ernest L. Wilkinson (1899-1978) was a prominent Mormon lawyer and academic administrator. He served as president of Brigham Young University from 1951-1971.
Ernest Leroy Wilkinson was born in Ogden, Utah, on May 4, 1899. He grew up in the outskirts of the city, one of seven children. Ernest enrolled in Weber Academy, and he was characterized by his hardworking nature. He served in the Student Army Training Corps in 1918. He then attended Brigham Young University, where he was very active in student activities and politics. He married Alice Valera Ludlow on August 15, 1923. He attended George Washington University and graduated summa cum laude in 1926. In 1935, he served as a lawyer for the Ute Indian tribes as they successfully gained compensation for land.
Upon being named president of BYU in 1951, Wilkinson proceeded to aggressively expand the university. Under his presidency, BYU grew to the largest private university in the United States. The intellectual standards of BYU also increased dramatically. Even as he contributed to drastic growth in the university, he never accepted a salary. He was replaced by Dallin H. Oaks in 1971. Wilkinson passed away April 6, 1978.
Citation:
His Earnestly yours, 1971Deem, W.J. Ernest L. Wilkinson, Indian advocate ... 1982: p. 665 (d. 4/6/78)
Wikipedia, Mar. 2, 2011 (Ernest L. Wilkinson; Ernest Leroy Wilkinson; b. May 4, 1899 in Ogden, Utah; American academic administrator; Commission of Church Education for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1953-1970; president of Brigham Young University, 1951-1971; attorney in Washington, D.C. and N.Y.)
Ancestry.com, Mar. 2, 2011 (Ernest L. Wilkinson; Ernest Wilkinson; Ernest Leroy Wilkinson; d. in Salt Lake City, Utah)
Brigham Young University: The First One Hundred Years, 1975: p. 506 (born in Ogden, Utah; one of seven children; grew up on outskirts) p. 508 (enrolled in Weber Academy; hardworking) p. 510 (Student Army Training Corps, 1918; attended Brigham Young University) p. 511 (active in BYU activities) p. 515 (married Alice Ludlow; August 15, 1923) p. 517 (graduated from George Washington University; summa cum laude; 1926) p. 520 (attorney for the Ute Tribe) p. 506 (never accepted a salary)
FamilySearch, May 29, 2014 (Ernest Leroy Wilkinson, "BillionGraves Index"; b. May 4, 1899; d. April 6, 1978)
Office of the President, May 29, 2014 (Ernest L. Wilkinson; served as president from 1951-1971; expanded BYU to nation's largest private university; increased intellectual standards)
Found in 251 Collections and/or Records:
Office of the President records on academics, 1965-1968
Contains memos, letters, articles and reports on a vast array of BYU academic topics, including student life and activities, BYU faculty and staff, and academic colleges and majors. Dated 1965-1969.
Office of the President records on administration, 1946-1956
Correspondence, including letters and memos, and minutes, agendas, lists and other records regarding functions of the university, campus, students, professors, and courses. Dated 1946 to 1956.
Office of the President records on administration, 1965
Contains letters, memos and reports from BYU staff about various administrative details. Contains information on staff duties, salaries, committes and more. Dated 1965.
Office of the President records on administration, 1964
Contains letters, memos and reports from BYU staff about various administrative details. Contains information on staff duties, salaries, committes and more. Dated 1964.
Office of the President records on administration, 1954-1958
Contains memorandums, meeting minutes/agendas, and reports concerning students, academic performance, and the workings of the university. Dated 1954 to 1958.
Office of the President records on administration, 1968
Contains letters and memos between President Wilkinson and other members of BYU administration as well as reports on BYU activity. Also contains sections on administrative councils and budgets for BYU departments. Dated 1968.
Office of the President records on administration, 1969
Contains letters and memos between President Wilkinson and other members of BYU administration as well as reports on BYU activity. Also contains sections on administrative councils and budgets for BYU departments. Dated 1969.
Office of the President records on administration, 1970
Conatains materials pertaining to the office of President Ernest L. Wilkinson, of Brigham Young University. Includes memos, correspondence, policy and procedures, minutes, and newsclippings regarding administrative matters such as committees, councils, associations, faculty and staff, campus activities, university publications, university policies, academic departments, and finances. Dated 1970.
Office of the President records on administration, 1965-1971
Contains materials pertaining to the office of President Ernest L. Wilkinson of Brigham Young University. Includes memos, minutes, agendas, correspondence, articles, and newsclippings on the administration of Brigham Young University. Includes material on topics such as the Exectutive Committee, other committees, the Board of Directors, student matters and incidents, student government, faculty management, finanaces, campus activities, and individual correspondence. Dated 1965-1971.
Office of the President records on administration, 1972
Contains materials pertaining to the office of President Ernest L. Wilkinson of Brigham Young University. Includes memos, correspondence, and news clippings on the administration of Brigham Young University. Includes material on Dallin H. Oaks, correspondence with individuals, and students. Dated 1972.