Maeser, Karl G.

Karl G. Maeser was the second principal of Brigham Young Academy and served from 1876 until 1892. Under Maeser Brigham Young Academy established itself as one of the leading schools in Utah territory. The curriculum continually expanded to meet the ever-changing and ever-increasing needs of local and regional education. But the uniqueness of the school lay not in its academic emphasis but in its religious foundation. Maeser placed the development of character above the development of intellect. He taught his students that lessons themselves were not the most important part of learning, but that if a student accepted an assignment it became "a matter of honor to be preparedƯif you have to sit up all night." He did not teach the subject as much as he taught the student. In matters of morals and religious conduct, he saw things as black and white. He devised for Brigham Young Academy an intricate system of rules, regulations, and academic routine all designed to form habits of proper conduct.

From the description of Brigham Young University President's Records, 1876-1892. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81238969

Karl G. Maeser served as the second principal of Brigham Young Academy and as superintendent of church schools.

From the guide to the Karl G. Maeser letter to John D. Williams, 1893, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

Presidnet of the Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah.

From the description of Letters, 1879. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122699805

President of Brigham Young Academy, 1876-1892.

From the description of Religious lecture minutes, 1878-1879. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79145243

Karl G. Maeser (1828-1901) was a Mormon educator, and served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Edward Collard (1823-1868) was a Mormon carpenter and wheelwright, and served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

From the description of Karl G. Maeser letter, 1859. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 137733634

Karl G. Maeser (1828-1901) was a well-renown educator and principal in Utah, particularly respected for his integral role in establishing the theme and focus of Brigham Young Academy.

Maeser was born in Saxony, Germany in January 1928. Maeser went to school in Germany and gained training in teaching. He worked as a teacher and private tutor in and around Germany. Karl G. Maeser married Anna Mieth in 1854. Maeser was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1855. He left Germany in 1856 for the United States and arrived in Utah in 1860.

Karl G. Maeser was the second principal of Brigham Young Academy and served from 1876 until 1892. Under Maeser Brigham Young Academy established itself as one of the leading schools in Utah territory. Maeser placed the development of character above the development of intellect. In matters of morals and religious conduct, he saw things as black and white. He devised for Brigham Young Academy an intricate system of rules, regulations, and academic routine all designed to form habits of proper conduct.

In 1888 Maeser was made the first General Superintendent of Church Schools as part of the General Board of Education of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Maeser Published a book entitled "School and Fireside" in 1898 which reflected his views on education. He died in February 1901.

From the guide to the Karl G. Maeser correspondence, 1861-1901, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

Karl Gottfried Maeser became the second principal of Brigham Young Academy.

Karl Gottfried Maeser was born 16 January 1828 in Meissen, Germany. He immigrated with his family to the United States in 1856 and settled in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1860. Maeser became the second principal of Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah in 1876 and served in this capacity for 16 years. He died 15 February 1901.

From the guide to the Karl G. Maeser letter, 1859, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

Kark Gottfried Maeser became the second principal of Brigham Young Academy.

Karl Gottfried Maeser was born 16 January 1828 in Meissen, Germany. He immigrated with his family to the United States in 1856 and settled in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1860. Maeser became the second principal of Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah in 1876 and served in this capacity for 16 years. He died 15 February 1901.

Joseph Young was born 7 April 1797 in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, an older brother of LDS church President Brigham Young. Joseph joined the LDS church in 1832 and followed the movement of the church from Ohio to eventually the Salt Lake Valley. He served as a president in the seventy from 1835 until his death in Salt Lake in 1881.

From the guide to the Karl G. Maeser and Joseph Young letters, 1853-1889, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)