Harold B. Lee Library

Archive for September, 2008

• The Academic Review, the BYA Student, and The White and Blue
  Posted September 23, 2008 by Gordon Daines

  In October 1884 the Polysophical Society of the Brigham Young Academy began to publish the Academic Review.  This literary journal contained information about the Academy, reports on events (including campus lectures), and advertisements.  It also included the literary efforts of several students.  It lasted through May 1885.  In 1891 a new student paper was begun [...]

• Presidential Papers
  Posted September 11, 2008 by Gordon Daines

  Brigham Young University has been led by twelve charismatic and inspired leaders. Their influence on the university is documented in the records of their administrations. The University Archives is home to the presidential records of all of the university’s presidents excluding those of the current administration. These records provide a detailed look into the history [...]

• Block Y
  Posted September 4, 2008 by Gordon Daines

  The most recognizable symbol of Brigham Young University is the block Y that graces the mountain east of the university. This iconic symbol came to represent the university rather late in the game (31 years after the founding of Brigham Young Academy). In 1906 the class of 1907 decided to whitewash their class year on [...]