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Collection of presidential photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 946

Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of the presidents of Brigham Young University. The photographs are of the presidents, their families, homes, offices, and colleagues. Dated 1875 to 2014.

Dates

  • 1875-2014

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Administrative History

Brigham Young University (est. 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), and Kevin J. Worthen (2014- ).

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. Since 1996, the President of the university has 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.

Extent

3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Found in the University Archives stacks.

Transferred from Public Affairs and Guest Relations May 2014.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Found; University Stacks.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred; Public Affairs and Guest Relations; May 2014.

Appraisal

University history (University Archives collecting policy, February 2010).

Processing Information

Processed; Abe Austin; April 2012.

Processing Information

Processed; Hannah Waddel; May 2014.

Title
Register of Collection of presidential photographs
Status
Completed
Author
Abe Austin
Date
2012 April 13
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Revision Statements

  • 2014 May 23: Cecil and Sharon Samuelson added; Hannah Waddel.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo UT 84602 US