Alter, Chester M., 1906-2006
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University of Denver Chancellor Emeritus Chester M. Alter passed away March 6, in Santa Fe, N. M. ... Born March 21, 1906, on a farm in Rush County, Ind.
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Chester M. Alter Chancellor, 1953-1966.
Sources
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 155); Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume P: page 183.
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Chancellor Alter retires in 1966.
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“Chancellor Alter to Retire,” The University of Denver Clarion, vol. 70, no. 58, June 3, 1966, 1.
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In 1975,a Colloquium honors former Chancellor Alter.
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Chancellor Alter welcomes US Air Academy to DU (October 1955).
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Announces Tuition Hike at DU (1956).
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Announces New Law School and Dorm (1956).
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Crowns Elaine Petersen as Homecoming Queen (1956).
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Named to the Commission on International Cooperation Through Education of the Association of American Colleges.
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Issues Official Women’s Week Proclamation (1957).
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Awarding Yul Brynner on February 14, 1957, for his outstanding contributions to the theater and arts.
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Discusses widespread interest in education (1957).
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To speak at Traditional Vespers (1957).
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Welcomes Newcomers to DU (September 1957).
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In the Denver Clarion February 18, 1958 issue, the Chancellor calls for scientists and lawyers to work together in solving legal problems involving space travel, atomic energy, radiation and manmade climate, in an address before the 1958 Judicial Conference in Colorado Springs.
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Elected Denver Rotary President - term of office from July 1, 1958 - July 1, 1959.
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"Our Unpublished Opinions" was the topic of the Baccalaureate address given at the Baccalaureate Vespers on June 5, 1958.
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Elected President of the Association of Urban Universitites (1958).
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States that tuition increase is a rumor (1959).
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Extending congratulations to award winners during Engineer's Day (1959).
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Discusses quality fctor in student selection at 1959 Founder's Day Banquet.
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To receive an Honorary Degree from Boston Universtity (1959).
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Gives welcome to students at convocation (1960).
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Tells of $5 Million Grant to Denver U by Ford Foundation in New York.
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Announces $251,000 Given University by Denver Citizens Following Ford Foundation Grant (1960).
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Will give a welcom speech to the Campus Conference on Religion (1960).
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Announces Phipps Ten Acre Belcaro Park Estate Given DU by Former Senators Wife Will Ultimately be Conference Center.
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Proposes Plans for Ford Grant to be Used in Academic Aim (1960).
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Announces Michigan State Professor (Dr. Ralph D. Wilson) is New HRM School Director (1960).
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Announces that the Board of Trustees of DU voted unanimously to terminate participation in intercollegiate football, effective immediately (January 10, 1961).
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Discusses why the Nursing School was dropped from the University (1961).
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Gives New Student Welcome (1961).
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Announces in 1961 a three-year, $25 Million Program, for new resources for the University - the largest in the 97-year history of the University.
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Announces Safety Campaign (1961).
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Receives a letter from President Lyndon B Johnson (September 24, 1964), asking him to choose an outstanding student leader on campus that can be sent to the White House.
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At the grounbreaking ceremonies for the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) 1965.
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Announces Retirement in 1966 - held Chancellor position since 1953. Decided to begin a leave of absence August 1, 1966 and retire no later than June 15, 1967. Dr. Wilbur Miller was named to fill his post until a new Chief is selected.
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Box 80: Chester M. Alter Personal Book Collection, bulk: 1880-1955
This box contains several books belonging to Chester M. Alter on the study of chemistry, geology, and general science education. While several of the books are in decent condition, a book titled "Inorganic Quantitative Analysis" has damage to the spine.
Box 81: Chester M. Alter Personal Book Collection, 1886-1954
This box contains several books from Alter's personal collection on a variety of topics including chemistry, physics, and geology. The books are all in decent condition with no notable damage. This box also includes Alter's Masters thesis from Indiana University Bloomington (A Study of the Electrodeposition of Chromium, 1928) and PhD thesis from Harvard University (Investigations on Atomic Weights Nitrogen, Indium, and Radiogenic Lead, 1934).
Box 82: Metal Samples and Tools, 1928-1931
This box contains samples of NaCl, Chromium Plate, and Pure Silver along with two handling tools and two small vial of an unknown substance. Please note that the contents are very fragile and the Chromium Plate vial has sustained some damage.
Box 84: British Ceramists Goblet, May 8th, 1929
This box contains a glass goblet engraved with a seal surrounded by the words "British Ceramists" above and "Pittsburgh May 8, 1929" underneath. The seal appears to be a castle with three birds. The goblet is red with a blue stem.
Box 85: Microscope, 1940s
This box contains a microscope that belong to Alter in what we estimate to be approximately the 1940s or 1950s. This microscope was used by Alter during his time as a student.
Box 87: Glass Lens, unknown
This box contains a large glass lens used for a high altitude camera. A note is etched into the service of the glass noting the type of lens and owner as well as a few other illegible notes.
Box 88: Oil Shale Sample, 1940-1950
This box contains a piece of 30 gal. shale and a small bottle containing a sample of oil. Both pieces are resting in a piece of wood with a placard in front describing the contents of the sample.
Box 89: Feathered Indium and Unidentified Metal Sample, unknown
This box contains a sample of indium enclosed in a small glass case. An unidentified metal sample is wrapped in paper and housed in a small wooden box.
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