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Clark, Rufus, 1880-1952

 Person

Biography

"Clark, Rufus, occupation: farmer" in Denver, Colorado City Directory, 1890 and "Rufus Clark" with birthplace of Connecticuit in 1880 United States Federal Census. Nickname: "Potato" Birth year listed: "abt 1820" in 1870 federal census. Birth year listed "abt 1822" in 1910 federal census.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Clark, Rufus (Potato), between 1886-1910

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0009
Abstract

Set of black and white negatives with contact sheet with headshots of DU benefactor Rufus "Potato" Clark.

Dates: between 1886-1910

Clark, Rufus "Potato" --> donated land for DU - University Hall 1st building on donated land.

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0138.0035
Abstract

4 black and white prints of headshots of Rufus "Potato" Clark, head of a group of farmers who donated the land for what became the University of Denver campus and the University Park area.

Dates: 1793-2009

Rufus "Potato" Clark

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0138.0035.00001
Abstract

Black and white portrait of Rufus "Potato" Clark, head of a group of farmers who donated the land for what became the University of Denver campus and the University Park area.

Dates: 1793-2009

University of Denver Benefactor Rufus Clark, between 1850-1890

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0009.00001.00001
Abstract

University of Denver benefactor Rufus ''Potato'' Clark poses for a portrait. Clark was a reformed alcoholic and potato farmer who donated the land for the University Park campus of the University of Denver (DU) in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1850-1890

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