Brigham Young College
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Brigham Young College was a college
and high school
in Logan
, Utah
. It was founded by Brigham Young
on 6 August 1877, 23 days before he died. He deeded several acres of land to a board of trustees for the development of a college. This was just two years after he founded Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah
in 1875. (Brigham Young Academy changed its name to Brigham Young University in 1903)
Founded after the order of Oberlin College
the students work would support the college and their needs. The plan never was fully worked out. The classes met in Lindquist Hall and started classes on 9 September 1878. Classes also met for a time in the basement of the Cache Tabernacle.
The school was established to provide higher education to the youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in northern Utah, southern Idaho, and western Wyoming. The BYC (as opposed to BYA, now BYU
) had nearly 40,000 students in the period of its operation. Initially it was for preparing teachers (1877–1894). It then offered college courses and for 15 years granted bachelors' degrees (1894–1909). During the period of 1910-1926 the school operated as a high school and junior college. In 1926, the Church Board of Education of the Church Educational System
decided to discontinue its schools except for Brigham Young University
. When it closed, the buildings were sold to the city of Logan and was used as a High School, specifically Logan High School, the adjacent property. Later the historical buildings were demolished and newer ones were erected. The original BYC library collection was given to Utah Agricultural College, now Utah State University
.
Some notable graduates include:
College
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and high school
High school
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in Logan
Logan, Utah
-Layout of the City:Logan's city grid originates from its Main and Center Street block, with Main Street running north and south, and Center east and west. Each block north, east, south, or west of the origin accumulates in additions of 100 , though some streets have non-numeric names...
, Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
. It was founded by Brigham Young
Brigham Young
Brigham Young was an American leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and a settler of the Western United States. He was the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1847 until his death in 1877, he founded Salt Lake City, and he served as the first governor of the Utah...
on 6 August 1877, 23 days before he died. He deeded several acres of land to a board of trustees for the development of a college. This was just two years after he founded Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah
Provo, Utah
Provo is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Utah, located about south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is the county seat of Utah County and lies between the cities of Orem to the north and Springville to the south...
in 1875. (Brigham Young Academy changed its name to Brigham Young University in 1903)
Founded after the order of Oberlin College
Oberlin College
Oberlin College is a private liberal arts college in Oberlin, Ohio, noteworthy for having been the first American institution of higher learning to regularly admit female and black students. Connected to the college is the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, the oldest continuously operating...
the students work would support the college and their needs. The plan never was fully worked out. The classes met in Lindquist Hall and started classes on 9 September 1878. Classes also met for a time in the basement of the Cache Tabernacle.
The school was established to provide higher education to the youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in northern Utah, southern Idaho, and western Wyoming. The BYC (as opposed to BYA, now BYU
BYU
-Education:* Brigham Young University, a university located in Provo, Utah, USA administered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.**BYU Salt Lake Center, a satellite center in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA...
) had nearly 40,000 students in the period of its operation. Initially it was for preparing teachers (1877–1894). It then offered college courses and for 15 years granted bachelors' degrees (1894–1909). During the period of 1910-1926 the school operated as a high school and junior college. In 1926, the Church Board of Education of the Church Educational System
Church Educational System
The Church Educational System of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints consists of several institutions that provide religious and secular education for both Latter-day Saint and non-Latter-day Saint elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students and adult learners...
decided to discontinue its schools except for Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
. When it closed, the buildings were sold to the city of Logan and was used as a High School, specifically Logan High School, the adjacent property. Later the historical buildings were demolished and newer ones were erected. The original BYC library collection was given to Utah Agricultural College, now Utah State University
Utah State University
Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities....
.
Some notable graduates include:
- Melvin J. BallardMelvin J. BallardMelvin Joseph Ballard was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . He was born in Logan, Utah Territory. His grandson, M. Russell Ballard, was also ordained an apostle.Prior to his birth, his mother had an experience that led her to believe...
- Albert E. BowenAlbert E. BowenAlbert Ernest Bowen was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ....
- Hugh B. BrownHugh B. BrownHugh Brown Brown was an attorney, educator and author and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
- Roy Bullen
- Marriner Stoddard Eccles
- Richard R. LymanRichard R. LymanRichard Roswell Lyman was an apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1918 to 1943. He was excommunicated in 1943 for unlawful cohabitation, a result of a polygamous relationship. In 1954 Lyman was rebaptized. His full priesthood blessings were restored posthumously in 1970...
- Arthur Porter, Jr.
- John A. WidtsoeJohn A. WidtsoeJohn Andreas Widtsoe was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1921 until his death. Widtsoe was also a noted author, scientist, and academician.-Early life:...
External links
- Register of the Papers of the Brigham Young College at the Utah State UniversityUtah State UniversityUtah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities....
Special Collections - Register of the Brigham Young College Photograph Collection at the Utah State UniversityUtah State UniversityUtah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities....
Special Collections