Colorado Women's College
Dates
- Existence: 1888 - 1973
- Usage: 1973 - 1982
- Usage: 1888 - 1966
- Usage: 1966 - 1973
Biography
College created in 1888 as Colorado Woman's College. Its name changed to Temple Buell College in 1966, and changed again to Colorado Women's College in 1973 and merged into the University of Denver in 1982.
Sources
Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees.
Found in 87 Collections and/or Records:
Gladys Metcalf for Colorado Reflections, 1982
Gladys Metcalf, a graduate of Colorado Women's College, describes her involvement with the creation of "Early Aurora," a book about Aurora, Colorado. Metcalf explores the growth and history of Aurora, including economic and architectural history, and the role of transportation in the growth of Aurora.
Louise Bieri Papers
Louise Bieri was a student of the Colorado Women's College in 1921. She graduated in 1923 and became a teacher. In 1950, she graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor's in Education. Her daughter, Grace von Ehrenkrook Walker, also graduated from CWC in 1948 and from CU in 1950. She donated her mother's scrapbook to the archives.
Mary Kirke Wilson for Colorado Reflections
Mary Kirke Wilson reflects on her memories of Canyon City, Hugo, Hardin, and Denver, Colorado. Wilson recalls memories of her father's laundry business and general store, the fashions of the 1920s, music on the radio in the 1910s and 1920s. Wilson attended Colorado Women's College and reflects on her experience in college. Finally, Mary Kirke Wilson discusses her career as a school teacher.
Nancy Hall Chase Papers
Nancy Hall Chase attended the Colorado Women's College from 1962-1964 and received an AA. She then transferred to University of Denver and finished her business degree in 1967.
Panoramic View of Lawn and Buildings at Colorado Women's College
Two prints pasted together to form a panoramic view of a lawn shaded by trees. Walkways lead in three directions towards three different buildings, all obscured by the frame of the shot or the trees in the photo.
Park Hill, 1982 August 4
Exterior view of the Women's College University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
Park Hill, 1983 April 18
Exterior view of Colorado Women's College (CWC) at University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Including Houston Fine Arts Center, Foote Hall, Porter Hall, Curtis Hall, Whatley Chapel, Houston Fine Arts.
Rosemary H. Knox Papers
This collection contains documentation of Rosemary H. Knox's time at Colorado Women's College.
Treat Hall, circa 1920s
View of Treat Hall on Colorado Women's College campus.