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University of Denver. Social Science Foundation

 Organization

Biography

Funded by real estate and cash gifts to the University of Denver from James H. Causey in 1923; formally established in 1926 as the Foundation for the Advancement of the Social Sciences; renamed Social Science Foundation in 1941. Butler, N.M. Addresses delivered under the auspices of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Social Sciences of the University of Denver at Denver, Colorado, December 12, 1927. Koo, T.Z. Addresses delivered under the auspices of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Social Sciences of the University of Denver at Denver, Colorado, April 22-24-26, 1929. Shafroth, M. Social Science Foundation of the University of Denver : a monograph. [1941?] Saurwein, V.F. History of the Social Science Foundation of the University of Denver with emphasis on the adult education program. 1952. Its Social Science Foundation of the University of Denver, 1923-1954. [1955?] Emerson, R. Political modernization : the single-party system. 1963: t.p. (pub. Denver : Social Science Foundation, University of Denver) Cherrington, B. M. Social Science Foundation of the University of Denver, 1926-1951 : a personal reminiscence. 1973

Biography

Social Science Foundation (Foundation for Advancement of Social Sciences) established in 1926.

Sources

Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees; Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume L-M: page 141-142.

Biography

Jointly sponsoring the 24th Annual Colorado State High Schoolo International RelationsConference with the World Understanding Committee of the Colorado Education Association (1957).

Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:

Box 1, 1946-1947

 File — Box U334.__.0001: Series U334.01; Series U334.02 [Barcode: U186023262697]
Identifier: U334.01.0001
Abstract

Contains annual report of the Social Science Foundation to the Social Science Foundation Board of Directors. Also contains ledger and journal of the Social Science Foundation found in U334.02.0001.

Dates: 1946-1947

Journal - Cash, 1926-1946

 Item
Identifier: U334.02.0001.00002
Abstract

Bound book containing hand-written financial journal entries of the Social Science Foundation.

Dates: 1926-1946

Social Science Foundation, 1976-1977

 File
Identifier: M028.02.0009.0047
Abstract

Types of Materials: Correspondence

Dates: 1976-1977

Social Science Foundation - Journal and Ledger, 1926 - 1946

 Series
Identifier: U334.02
Abstract

Contains journal and ledger from the Social Science Foundation.

Dates: 1926 - 1946

Social Science Foundation - Reports

 Series
Identifier: U334.01
Abstract

Contains annual report of the Social Science Foundation to the Social Science Foundation Board of Directors. Table of Contents includes:the contents includes: Financial statement, seminars, International Relations Library, occasional lectures, conferences, radio program, Rocky Mountain Committee on Nuclear Energy, Department of State Publications, speaking engagements and publications of the staff, and appendices.

Dates: 1923-1947

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 5, 1955 October 11

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v032i05_19551011
Abstract Class nominations on October 11, 1955 – Arts and Science in Little Theater, Bizad in Room 247 and Engineers in E1-1. Dr. Margaret Mead is first Social Science Foundation Lecturer on October 17, 1955. Chancellor Alter welcomes US Air Academy. Paul Plath named “Apron King” at Fall Ball. Homecoming Chairmen to meet in Pioneer Room. Patricia Beck, was featured as a cover girl on a woman’s magazine in Spain. Sponsor Corps Deadline; Voting by Cadets October 15, 1955. All-School Dance hosted by...
Dates: 1955 October 11

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 26, 1956 January 27

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Identifier: clarion_v032i26_19560127
Abstract Zellerbach Next Speaker; Industry’s Stake in World Affairs Evaluated in Talk. J.D. Zellerbach president of the multi-million dollar Crown-Zellerbach corporation, will give a lecture at the DU Social Science Foundation series on January 30, 1956. Ethnology of North America – Students to Enroll in Course via Television. Ugly Man Contest is Feature of Student United Fund Drive, to be held on February 8, 1956. Dr. W.M. Stowe - “We Live in a Disturbed World,” States Religious Keynoter in Talk....
Dates: 1956 January 27

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 45, 1956 April 20

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v032i45_19560420
Abstract

May Days Point System Disclosed. Dr. Jack R. Gibb to Highlite Confab. Mrs. Catherine Ludy Davies Chosen for Trip to Germany in Spring. Student Union Invaded by “Phony Bandits” and Denver Police Force. Students Vote Today, AUSA Constitution. SSF Presents Final Lecture on Current World Affairs.

Dates: 1956 April 20

The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 24, 1957 January 18

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v033i24_19570118
Abstract

Million Dollar Project – Student’s Eye View and Birds’ Eye View; Construction of New Dorms to Start in May. Car Registration Period for Students Ends Soon. SSF Lecturer Says US “Great Moral Force and World Power”. ’57 K-Book Queen Judges Announced. Chancellor Alter Named to New Education Post. Faculty Members Appear in Show.

Dates: 1957 January 18

The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 28, 1957 February 1

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Identifier: clarion_v033i28_19570201
Abstract

Senate Votes to Give UFD Funds to Off-Campus Groups. “Help” Week Helpers. U.S. Foreign Policy Subject of SSF Discussion Monday. DRI Important Contributor to Science Technology. Student Apathy Considered One Reason For Poor Basketball Showing – Coach Brawner.

Dates: 1957 February 1

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