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 6 Collections and/or Records:
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
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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