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Chamberlin Observatory

 Organization

Scope Note

Use for: University of Denver. Chamberlin Observatory.

Biography

Ground Breaking for Chamberlin Observatory (H.B. Chamberlin, donor; Cost, about $40,000) in June 13, 1888.

Sources

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.76); Steve Fisher, "University Park's Utopian Start," University of Denver magazine, Winter 2008; University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Certificate. [U123.01.0002.0016]

Biography

Cornerstone for Chamberlin Observatory in 1890.

Sources

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.76).

Biography

Chamberlin Observatory completed in 1894.

Biography

University of Denver Bulletin, Vol. 24, No. 4, April, 1923, page 15.

Biography

On March 27, 1980, Chamberlin Observatory is added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Citation:
University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. NHRP Certificate.

Found in 47 Collections and/or Records:

Fake posthumous diary written by Howe's spirit

 Item
Identifier: M010.07.0011.99999
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Observation books contain astronomical observations made at the Chamberlin Observatory from 1897 through 1925, including Halley's Comet in 1910. Observation notes include Howe's notes as well as other astronomers. The reference material is ''A List of Stars for Observations of Latitude with Approximate Zenith Distances for Chamberlin Observatory,'' complied by Charles Joseph Ling.

Dates: 1906-1912

Herbert A. Howe 1888 Diary, 1888

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00010
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1888 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, the donation of funds and construction of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1888

Herbert A. Howe 1889 Diary, 1889

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00011
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1889 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, construction of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1889

Herbert A. Howe 1890 Diary, 1890

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00012
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1890 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, construction of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1890

Herbert A. Howe 1891 Diary, 1891

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00013
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1891 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, construction of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1891

Herbert A. Howe 1892 Diary, 1892

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00014
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1892 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, construction of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1892

Herbert A. Howe 1893 Diary, 1893

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00015
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1893 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, construction of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1893

Herbert A. Howe 1894 Diary, 1894

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00016
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1894 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, completion of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1894

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