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Estlow, Edward W., 1920-2015

 Person

Biography

Born in Colorado. DU student: 1942 BA, education. Chief, DU Board of Trustees. Student-athlete: Men's football, 1939-1941; Men's track and field, 1941-1942. He also met his wife, Charlotte Ann Schroeder, on the DU campus in 1941 and they married in 1944. They had four daughters: Susan Lyday, Nancy Gwin, Sally Baier and Mary Erculiani. The couple was wed until Charlotte's death in 2013.

Estlow took his first newspaper job as a part owner and general manager of the Lovington (New Mexico) Press, a weekly newspaper. Estlow served as Scripps’ president and CEO from 1976 until 1985. Scripps is the parent company of KMGH-TV, 7NEWS. Estlow's career with the Cincinnati-based media company began as a retail advertising representative in 1952 at the former Rocky Mountain News, where he also served as a reporter.

Prior to being named president and CEO, Estlow was vice president of the company and general business manager of Scripps Howard Newspapers.

Born and raised in Colorado, Estlow studied law at DU and at Westminster Law School following service as an Air Force captain in World War ll.

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Administration Trustees, circa 1980-1989

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Identifier: U201.01.0076.0015.00001
Abstract

Black and white photographic image of a group of seven individuals, including Ed Estlow (left), Marion Gottesfeld (center), Joy Burns (third from right), and Daniel J. Ritchie (second from right), in front of an unidentified building renovation. Estimated date 1980s.

Dates: circa 1980-1989

Chancellor's Outline Golden Banquet Class of 1942, 1992 June 6

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Identifier: U138.0006.0012.00002
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Outline of a speech that the Chancellor gave at the Golden Banquet for the class of 1942 on June 6, 1992.

Dates: 1992 June 6

Estlow, Ed, 1986

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0016
Abstract

Images of newspaper executive Ed Estlow, alumnus and chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Denver, including one black and white print of Estlow with Judge John Kane and one color print of a portrait of Estlow.

Dates: 1986

Former University of Denver Men's Football Player Ed Estlow, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: U300.01.0048.00108
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Ed Estlow holds up his old jersey, number 26, while posing for a portrait.

Dates: between 1950-1970

Former University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1996 October 24-27

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00119
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose for a photograph during a reunion held in October 1996. Ed Estlow tosses a ball in the air and John Woudenberg is pictured on the far right.

Dates: 1996 October 24-27

Former University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1996 October 24-27

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00120
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players stand next to each other at a reunion held in October 1996. In the middle is John Woudenberg and on the right is Ed Estlow.

Dates: 1996 October 24-27

Former University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1996 October 24-27

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00122
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose for a photograph during a reunion held in October 1996. Ed Estlow holds a ball in his hands and John Woudenberg is pictured on the far right.

Dates: 1996 October 24-27

Former University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1996 October 24-27

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00123
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose for a photograph with a current Pioneers cheerleader during a reunion held in October 1996. On the cheerleader's left is John Woudenberg and Ed Estlow.

Dates: 1996 October 24-27

Former University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1996 October 24-27

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00125
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose together for a photograph on the remnants of the 50 yard line from DU Stadium (Hilltop) during a reunion held in October1996. John Woudenberg is on the far left and Ed Estlow holds a football with another former player.

Dates: 1996 October 24-27

University of Denver Alumnus, Men's Football Player, and Trustee Edward W. Estlow, between 1955-1980

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00103
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers alumnus, former men's football player, and trustee Edward W. Estlow poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1955-1980