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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 1 Collection or Record:

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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