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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 5 Collections and/or Records:

Box 6, Trophies, 1917 - 1966

 File — Box M454.0006: Series M454.03 [Barcode: U186023284429]
Identifier: M454.03.0006
Abstract

Box 6 contains trophies of Alta Merle Ricks and/or her family. This includes bowling trophies, a Lads 'n Lassies trophy for Alta and her husband, and a W.F. Williams Award given to Ethel McMahan (Alta's mother) in 1917.

Dates: 1917 - 1966

Box 37, 1993 - 2010

 File — Box U338.0037: Series U338.08 [Barcode: U186023284411]
Identifier: U338.08.0037
Abstract

Box 37 contains trophies and plaques for competitions including Mathematics, 2010 World Affairs Challenge, Chess, and DU Homecoming. Also included is one (1) framed dedication of the building to Alta Merle Ricks.

Dates: 1993 - 2010

Box 41, 1999

 File — Box U338.0041: Series U338.08 [Barcode: U186023284453]
Identifier: U338.08.0041
Abstract

Box 41 contains two (2) chess trophies won by Ricks Center students in 1999. 1st and 3rd place.

Dates: 1999

Box 42, 1999 - 2000

 File — Box U338.0042: Series U338.08 [Barcode: U186023284461]
Identifier: U338.08.0042
Abstract

Box 42 contains a 1st Place Denver Chess League plaque with stand. Year 1999-2000.

Dates: 1999 - 2000

Trophies, 1917 - 1966

 Series
Identifier: M454.03
Abstract

This series contains various trophies and awards won by Alta Merle Ricks and/or her family members.

Dates: 1917 - 1966

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  • Subject: Trophies X
  • Type: Archival Object X

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Awards 2
Chess 2
Plaques (Flat objects) 2
Bowling 1
Mathematics 1