Descriptive SummaryUA 1108Brigham Young Academy Student Publications,
1891-1896Brigham Young AcademyL. Tom Perry Special Collections3 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 contains Brigham Young
Academy student publications relating to the activities, education, and
day-to-day running of the academy. It includes editorials, announcements,
student and instructor articles on the theories and practice of education, as
well as literary columns, courses offered, and other academy
information.ProvenanceFound in the University Archives stacks, May 2004.
AccessCollection is open 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 Academy Student
Publications must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or
the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Preferred CitationInitial Citation: UA 1108; Brigham Young
Academy Student Publications; University Archives; L. Tom Perry Special
Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University.
Following Citations: UA 1108, LTPSC.
Biographical HistoryBrigham 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.
Scope and Content NoteThis collection contains Brigham Young Academy student publications
from 1884 to 1896.
Notes on ArrangementThe Brigham Young Academy student publications collection has been
arranged into 6 series: I. The B.Y.A. Student (1891) II. The Normal
(1891-1894), III. Commencement Annual (1893-1896), IV. The Academic Review
(1884-1885), V. The Business Journal (1891-1894), and VI. Journal of Pedagogy
(1894-1896).
This collection consists of 3 boxes (1.5 linear feet). The materials
have been arranged into the individual publications and placed into the
appropriate volume and issue number. Some of the series contain issues that
have been bound together and have been placed at the beginning of the
series.
Note: This collection is not complete due to missing issues.
Subject TracingsInstitutionsBrigham Young AcademyBrigham Young UniversityPlacesProvo (Utah)SubjectStudent publications--UtahContainer ListThe B. Y. A. StudentThe B.Y.A. Student,
January 27,
1891 to May 1, 1891BoxFolderContents
11The B.Y.A. Student (Vol. I
No. 1-17),
January 27,1891 - May 19, 189112The B.Y.A. Student (Vol. I
No. 3-12, 14, 16),
February 10, 1891 - May 12, 1891The NormalThe Normal,
1891-1894BoxFolderContents
13The Normal (Vol. I-III),
September 14, 1891 - May 15,
189414The Normal (Vol. II-III),
October 1, 1892 - May 15, 189415The Normal (Vol. I No.
6-11, 13-17),
November 13, 1891 - May 6, 189216The Normal (Vol. I No. 1-2,
5-8),
September 14, 1891 - December 18,
189121The Normal (Vol. I No.
9-13),
January 4, 1892 - March 4, 189222The Normal (Vol. I No.
14-17),
March 18, 1892 - May 6, 189223The Normal Supplement,
189324The Normal (Vol. II No. 1,
3-6),
October 1, 1892 - December 20,
189225The Normal(Vol. II No. 9-11),
February 24, 1893 - March 24,
189326The Normal (Vol. II),
May 5, 1893 - May 19, 189327The Normal (Vol. II No. 1,
3-13),
October 1, 1892 - May 19, 189328The Normal (Vol. III No.
1-7, 9-13),
October 1, 1893 - May 15, 189429The Normal (Vol. III No.
2-3),
October 16, 1893 - November 1,
1893210The Normal (Vol. III No.
4-5),
November 15, 1893 - December 1,
1893211The Normal (Vol. III No. 7,
9-13),
January 15, 1894 - May 15, 1894Commencement AnnualCommencement Annual,
1893-1896BoxFolderContents
212Commencement Annual (Vol.
III),
May 25, 1893 - May 26, 1893213Commencement Annual (Vol.
IV-VI),
May 25, 1894 - May 22, 1896The Academic ReviewThe Academic Review,
October 1884 -
May 1885BoxFolderContents
31The Academic Review (Vol. I
No. 1-8),
October 1884 - May 188532The Academic Review (Vol. I
No. 1-8),
October 1884 - May 1885The Business JournalThe Business Journal,
September 24,
1891 - March 25, 1894BoxFolderContents
33The Business Journal (Vol.
I-III [incomplete]),
November 23, 1891 - October 1,
189334The Business Journal (Vol.
I No. 3-8, 10),
September 24, 1891 - April 29,
189235The Business Journal (Vol.
II No. 3, 9-11),
November 1, 1892 - May 189336The Business Journal (Vol. III No. 1),
October 1, 189337The Business Journal (Vol.
IV No. 5),
March 25, 1894Journal of PedagogyJournal of Pedagogy,
December 1894 -
May 1896BoxFolderContents
38Journal of Pedagogy (Vol.
I),
December 1894 - May 189639Journal of Pedagogy
Supplement,
1895