Descriptive Summary
UA 1150
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalogs,
1896-1962
Brigham Young University
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
3 Boxes (1.5 linear feet)
Brigham Young University
traces its roots to Utah's rich pioneer heritage. The original school, Brigham
Young Academy, was established Oct. 16, 1875, on a little over one acre of land
in what is now downtown Provo. At that time, Brigham Young, president of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, charged that all secular learning
at the institution should be fused with teachings from the scriptures. Speaking
to Academy Principal Karl G. Maeser, President Young said: "Brother Maeser, I
want you to remember that you ought not to teach even the alphabet or the
multiplication tables without the Spirit of God." BYU has remained true to that
original charge.
This collection includes Circulars,
Bulletins, and Catalogues. Circulars contain much of the same information as
the catalogs such as, a brief history of the University, course descriptions,
program descriptions, and tuition and fee listings. Bulletins are more of an
overview of a specific department. These include aims of the department,
reasons to study that major, requirements for that major, and again course
descriptions.
Provenance
Transferred to Special Collections.
Access
Open for public use.
Conditions of Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary
copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from Brigham Young University Annual
School Catalogs must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services
and/or the Special Collections Board of Curators.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: UA 1150; Brigham Young
University Annual School Catalogs; University Archives; L. Tom Perry Special
Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University.
Following Citations:UA 1150, LTPSC.
Biographical History
Brigham Young University traces its roots to Utah's rich pioneer
heritage. The original school, Brigham Young Academy, was established Oct. 16,
1875, on a little over one acre of land in what is now downtown Provo. At that
time, Brigham Young, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, charged that all secular learning at the institution should be fused
with teachings from the scriptures. Speaking to Academy Principal Karl G.
Maeser, President Young said: "Brother Maeser, I want you to remember that you
ought not to teach even the alphabet or the multiplication tables without the
Spirit of God." BYU has remained true to that original charge.
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
located on University Avenue.
The academy's curriculum strengthened, and enrollment grew. In 1903,
the name was officially changed to Brigham Young University. Work began in 1909
on the Maeser Memorial Building, the first of many structures on the
university’s present site.
Successive administrations oversaw the university's progressive
growth, increasing both the number of buildings and the size of the student
body. The university’s academic development was signified by the inauguration
of the school’s first doctoral program in 1957. With the help of committed
presidents, BYU continued to grow, refine its mission and pursue excellence in
academics and faith.
Scope and Content Note
This collection includes Circulars, Bulletins, and Catalogues.
Circulars contain much of the same information as the catalogs such as, a brief
history of the University, course descriptions, program descriptions, and
tuition and fee listings. Bulletins are more of an overview of a specific
department. These include aims of the department, reasons to study that major,
requirements for that major, and again course descriptions.
Notes on Arrangement
The collection was divided into three series: Circulars, Bulletins,
and Catalogues. Each series was then arranged according to date.
Subject Tracings
Institutions
Brigham Young Academy
Brigham Young University
Genre/Form
Catalogs
Container List
Series I: Brigham Young Academy Circulars, 1877-1901
Series I: Brigham Young Academy Circulars,
1877-1901
Box
Folder
Contents
1
1
BYU Circular,
1876
1
2
BYU Circular,
1877 RESTRICTED
1
3
BYU Circular,
1877 (Photocopy of Folder 1)
1
4
BYU Circular,
1878-1879
1
5
BYU Circular,
1879-1880
1
6
BYU Circular,
1881-1882
1
7
BYU Circular,
1882-1883
1
8
BYU Circular,
1883-1884
1
9
BYU Circular,
1884-1885
1
10
BYU Circular,
1885-1886
1
11
BYU Circular,
1886-1887
1
12
BYU Circular,
1887-1888
1
13
BYU Circular,
1888-1889
1
14
BYU Circular,
1889-1890
1
15
BYU Circular,
1890-1891
1
16
BYU Circular,
1891-1892
1
17
BYU Circular,
1894-1895
1
18
BYU Circular,
1895-1896
1
19
BYU Circular,
1896-1897
1
20
BYU Circular,
1897-1898
1
21
BYU Circular,
1898-1899
1
22
BYU Circular,
1899-1900
1
23
BYU Circular,
1883-1901
Series II: BYU Bulletins, 1905-1962
Series II: BYU Bulletins,
1905-1962
Box
Folder
Contents
2
1
BYU Quarterly Catalogs,
1905-1906
2
2
BYU Quarterlies,
1906-1911
2
3
BYU Bulletins,
1913
2
4
BYU Quarterlies,
1921
2
5
BYU Quarterly,
1931
2
6
BYU - The Messenger,
1948
2
7
BYU Bulletins,
1956
2
8
BYU Bulletins,
1957
2
9
BYU Bulletins,
1958
2
10
BYU Bulletins,
1959
2
11
BYU Bulletins,
1960
2
12
BYU Bulletin,
1962
Series III: Catalogues, 1901-1906
Series III: Catalogues,
1901-1906
Box
Folder
Contents
3
1
BYA Catalogue,
1901-1902
3
2
BYA Catalogue,
1902-1903
3
3
BYA Catalogue,
1902-1903
3
4
BYA Catalogue,
1903-1904
3
5
BYU Catalogue,
1904-1905
3
6
BYU Catalogue,
1905-1906