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Duncan, David Shaw

 Person

Biography

Citation:
Inauguration of Robert D. Coombe ... 2006 : p. 14 (Chancellors of the University of Denver, [6th] David Shaw Duncan, 1935-1941)

Biography

David Shaw Duncan becomes Chancellor in 1935 (until death in 1941).

Sources

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.128); “New Chancellor is Seventh to Hold Office: Colorful History of University Had Beginning In Colorado Seminary,” The Denver Clarion, vol. 46, issue 1, September 10, 1941, page 4.

Biography

David S. Duncan (6th Chancellor) dies on March 9th, 1941.

Sources

Breck, From the Rockies to the World, 1997, 129.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

David Shaw Duncan, between 1935-1941

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00005
Abstract

University of Denver sixth chancellor David Shaw Duncan poses for a portrait. Prior to his tenure as chancellor, Duncan was a professor of history and political science, dean of the liberal arts college, and dean of the graduate school. Duncan served as chancellor from 1935 to 1941.

Dates: between 1935-1941

Duncan, David Shaw Photos, 1935-1941

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0013
Abstract

Headshots and one full-length portrait of David Shaw Duncan, an alumnus, professor, dean, and chancellor at the University of Denver, including 9 black and white prints, 1 black and white contact sheet without negatives, and 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets.

Dates: 1935-1941

Historical Group Photos, 1936

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0007.00001
Abstract

The image depicts the University of Denver's John Evans, George C. Manlo, Mrs. Jane Butchart Whyman, Toastmistress, Chancellor D. Shaw Duncan, T. A. Dines at the Denver Country Club for the Founders Day Dinner in 1936.

Dates: 1936

ROTC Parade in Downtown Denver, 1918

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Identifier: U201.01.0120.0033.00003
Abstract

Dr. David Shaw Duncan (later University of Denver chancellor), Granville Johnson (professor of physical education), Earl Engle, and Reuben Borgeson march in an ROTC parade in downtown Denver, Colorado during World War I.

Dates: 1918

University of Denver Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1925 March 26

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00130
Abstract

Chancellor Heber Harper shovels the first scoop of dirt during the University of Denver stadium groundbreaking ceremony on March 26, 1925 in Denver, Colorado. Also pictured are David Duncan and Dr. D. Shaw Duncan.

Dates: 1925 March 26

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