Descriptive SummaryUA 1099Brigham Young University Convocation Programs,
1973-2003Brigham Young UniversityL. Tom Perry Special Collections4 boxes (2 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.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 university 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, the university continued to grow, refine its mission and
pursue excellence in academics and faith.Today, under the leadership of President Cecil O. Samuelson,
the university remains dedicated to the integration of academic excellence with
faith in Jesus Christ and His restored gospel.This collection includes convocation
programs from 1973-2003, as well as graduation instructions and
invitations.ProvenanceCollected and donated by Judy Garvin, 2004.
AccessOpen for public use.
Conditions of UseIt is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary
copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from Brigham Young University
Convocation Programs must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services
and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Preferred CitationInitial Citation: UA 1099; Brigham Young
University Convocation Programs; University Archives; L. Tom Perry Special
Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University.
Following Citations: UA 1099, LTPSC.
Biographical HistoryBrigham Young Academy was founded in 1875 and became a university in
1903 under President Benjamin Cluff. The university now boasts approximately
30,000 students from all fifty states and 100 countries.
Scope and Content NoteThis collection includes convocation programs from 1973-2003, as well
as graduation instructions and invitations.
Notes on ArrangementConvocation programs are arranged chronologically.
Subject TracingsGenre/FormProgramsInvitationsInstitutionsBrigham Young University--ConvocationBrigham Young University--CommencementContainer ListConvocation ProgramsConvocation Programs,
1973-2003BoxFolderContents
11Summer,
197312Spring,
197413Summer,
197214Summer,
199115Spring,
199216Summer,
199317Summer,
199518Spring,
199619Summer,
1996110Spring,
1997111Summer,
199721Spring,
199822Summer,
199823Spring,
199924Summer,
199925Spring,
200026Summer,
200027Spring,
200131Summer,
200132Spring,
200233Summer,
200234Spring,
200335Summer,
200336Commencement Activities,
1996-200241Graduation Instructions,
1996-200242Graduation Checklist,
1997-200343Invitations,
1973-199544Inauguration--President Rex E. Lee,
198945Inauguration--President Merrill J. Bateman,
1996