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Ricks Center for Gifted Children (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

Biography

University of Denver. 2040 South York Street, Denver, Colorado 80208. Date built: 1991. Major renovation: 1997. Gross square feet: 30,225. "A major fundraising drive in 1990 resulted in funding for a new facility. The parent body alone raised more than $100,000 for this project. The Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation, Mrs. Ruth 0.W. Johnson, and several anonymous major donors were also essential to the success of the drive. In November 1991, Ricks Center for Gifted Children was dedicated and named after Alta Merle Ricks, our major benefactress. The new addition was completed in 1996 adding ten classrooms. An early childhood wing and a middle school wing now house the youngest and oldest students. A science lab, music recording studio, art lab, media and technology center are new, special features of the Ricks Center facility. The new facility was designed by architects who encouraged the children to contribute their ideas, and today it stands as a reflection of the unique learning needs of its students. Classrooms, a science and visual arts laboratory, media services, a foreign language lab, a multi-purpose room (for physical education, drama, music), and administrative office space are all housed in one building. Outdoor playgrounds are located on the site, and students also have access to many University of Denver facilities." Brick with copper roof and limestone trim?

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Box 5, Decorative Items and Souvenirs

 File — Box M454.04.0005: Series M454.04 [Barcode: U186023285085]
Identifier: M454.04.0005
Abstract

Box 5 contains items owned and collected by Alta Merle Ricks. Items include decorative vase and bowl, a selective service medal for her husband, jewelry made by students of Ricks Center, a VHS from televangelist Robert Schuller, and decorative Chinese souvenirs.

Dates: 1882-2005

Box 9, Basket and KU Belt, bulk: 1976 - 1987

 File — Box M454.0009: Series M454.04 [Barcode: U186023285051]
Identifier: M454.04.0009
Abstract

Box 9 contains a basket embroidered with "AMR." Within this basket are items collected by Ricks including port of call pins for her and her husband, a bottle opener, and a belt with a Kansas University buckle.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1976 - 1987

Memorabilia

 Series
Identifier: M454.04
Abstract

This series contains physical memorabilia objects collected by Alta Merle Ricks. Items include a basket and port of call pin, decorative souvenirs, a selective service medal, and a VHS.

Dates: 1882-2005

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