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Gates, Caleb Frank, Jr., 1903-1955

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Biography

Citation:
Inauguration of Robert D. Coombe ... 2006 : p. 14 (Chancellors of the University of Denver, [7th] Caleb Frank gates, Jr, 1941-1943)

Biography

Caleb F. Gates becomes Chancellor in 1941.(-1943)

Sources

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.135); “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

Caleb Frank Gates, Jr. (sixth Chancellor) joins the United States Army at the rank of major in November 1943..

Sources

Breck, From the Rockies to the World, 1997, 134.

Biography

Caleb F. Gates returns as Chancellor after war service in 1946. (-1947)

Sources

“Gates Will Resume Duties of Chancellor,” The University of Denver Clarion, vol. 50, no. 13, January 25, 1946, 1; Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.135).

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Caleb Frank Gates Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M024
Abstract Born in Constantinople, Turkey, Caleb Frank Gates (1903-1955) received his Ph.D. from Princeton University. He served two terms as Chancellor at the University of Denver, from 1941-1943 and 1946-1947. Under Gates' leadership the University instituted the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, the School of Architecture and Planning, and the School of Aeronautics. The papers include correspondence, memos, blueprints, photographs, pamphlet, questionnaire, grant application, reports,...
Dates: 1941-1950