Evans, William Gray, 1855-1924
Person
Biography
Chairman of the University of Denver Board of Trustees (1900?)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Buchtel Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: M048
Abstract
Henry Augustus Buchtel served as Chancellor of the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado from 1899-1920. He started his career as a Methodist minister; served as pastor of Trinity Methodist Church, Denver. During his tenure at the University of Denver, he raised funds to cover the University's debt, doubled student enrollment, and oversaw the construction of the Library (funded by Andrew Carnegie), the Gymnasium, Science Hall, and Memorial Chapel (later named Buchtel Chapel). He also...
Dates:
1850-1942
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