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Evans, John, 1814-1897

 Person

Biography

Colorado Territorial Governor, Founder of Northwestern University in Chicago, Founder of University of Denver. Died 1897.

Citation:
“A Walking Tour of the University of Denver,” The Ghost Town Club of Colorado, April 19, 1986.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Evans, John

 File
Identifier: M123.03.0044.0009
Abstract

Photographs of John Evans, a performer with the Central City Opera

Dates: 1930-1969

Evans, John, between 1864-1897

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0011
Abstract

Black and white engraving of Colorado Governor John Evans, founder and trustee of the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1864-1897

Evans, John

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0417.00007
Abstract

Photographic print of University of Denver founder John Evans.

Dates: 1793-2009

Evans, John

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0417.00008
Abstract

Black and white portrait of University of Denver founder John Evans.

Dates: 1793-2009

Evans, John - Gov., Founder of DU Photographs, 1853-1879

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0019
Abstract Images of John Evans, territorial govenor of Colorado and founder of the University of Denver: 22 copies of black and white prints of portraits of Evans (most portraits in several copies), including an early photograph of Evans from 1853; 1 set of black and white negatives with contact sheet with headshots of Evans; 3 black and white contact sheets without negatives, including headshots of Evans; 1 medium format black and white negative of headshot of Evans; 2 copies of black and white...
Dates: 1853-1879

Martin Alarnick Collection on the Sand Creek Massacre

 Collection
Identifier: M101
Abstract

Martin Alarnick was an amateur historian who did research relating to the Sand Creek Massacre and John Chivington. Information gathered at State Historical Society, Denver Public Library, etc concerning Sand Creek incident and John M. Chivington.

Dates: 1859-1972

The Evans Family Photographs VIP, 1963-1991

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0018
Abstract Images of Colorado Governor and University of Denver founder John Evans and his family: 8 black and white prints, including headshot of Mrs. William P. Gray; headshot of John Evans; headshot of John Evans Sr.; headshot of an unidentified man; bird's-eye view of Evanston, Ill. in winter with John Evans' home; exterior view of Denver Union Station; exterior view of the Denver Railroad Building; and John Evans and his daughter Josephine, wife of Samuel Elbert. Color print of painting of Rachel...
Dates: 1963-1991

University of Denver Founder and Trustee John Evans, between 1880-1897

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0011.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) founder John Evans poses for a portrait. Evans was also one of the founders of Northwestern University, as well as the second governor of the Colorado Territory.

Dates: between 1880-1897

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Type
Archival Object 7
Collection 1
 
Subject
Denver (Colo.) 6
Photographs 5
Governors 3
Central City (Colo.) 1
College trustees 1