Chamberlin Observatory
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:
Observatory Account Book, 1904-1925
Ledger contains expenditures Howe made for instruments, supplies and repairs on the building and instruments of the Observatory, receipts of donations, and periodic reconcilations.
Oral History Interview with Andrew Gassman, 1986
Oral History Interview with Thelma Kauffman, 1986
Thelma Kauffman shares her memories of the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, including the professions of the residents in the area, local schools, and local churches. She also provides a brief history of Chamberlin Observatory and the house that was built for Herbert Alonzo Howe, the University of Denver astronomy professor and dean who founded the observatory.
Pioneer astronomer : the story of Herbert Alonzo Howe at the University of Denver : Chapter 3, Chamberlin Observatory (Revised), 1998
Revised edition of Chapter 3 covers the years 1888-1894.
Pioneer Astronomer: The Story of Herbert Alonzo Howe at the University of Denver: Chapter 4 "Hard Times", 1998
Chapter 4 covers the years 1895-1902.
Pioneer Astronomer: The Story of Herbert Alonzo Howe at the University of Denver: Chapter 5 "Growing Pains", 1999 March
Chapter 5 covers the years 1903-1912.
The Life and Times of Julian Osgood Howe, 1992 February
Biography of Herbert A. Howe's son.
Additional filters:
- Subject
- Astronomy 45
- Denver (Colo.) 45
- Astronomers 44
- College teachers 43
- Faculty 43
- Mathematicians 43
- Community life 40
- College administrators 39
- Families 38
- Suburban life 38
- Universities and colleges 38
- Manners and customs 2
- Oral histories 2
- Greeley (Colo.) 1
- Halley's comet 1 + ∧ less