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Buchtel, Henry Augustus, 1847-1924

 Person

Biography

Henry Augustus Buchtel served as Chancellor of the University of Denver from 1899 to 1920. He resigned in 1920 after suffering a stroke, and died 1924 October 22.

Citation:
NUCMC data from Colo. Hist. Soc. for His Papers, 1868-1974 (Henry Augustus Buchtel, 1847-1924; Methodist minister, in Denver, Colo.; gov. of Colo., 1907-1909)
Citation:
Inauguration of Robert D. Coombe ... 2006 : p. 14 (Chancellors of the University of Denver, [3rd] Henry Augustus Buchtel, 1899-1920.
Citation:
Findagrave, accessed 2018 April 3 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7249153/henry-augustus-buchtel

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Buchtel Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M048
Abstract Henry Augustus Buchtel served as Chancellor of the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado from 1899-1920. He started his career as a Methodist minister; served as pastor of Trinity Methodist Church, Denver. During his tenure at the University of Denver, he raised funds to cover the University's debt, doubled student enrollment, and oversaw the construction of the Library (funded by Andrew Carnegie), the Gymnasium, Science Hall, and Memorial Chapel (later named Buchtel Chapel). He also...
Dates: 1850-1942