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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

Found in 205 Collections and/or Records:

Box 22, 1908-1909

 File — Box M048.07.0022: Series M048.07 [Barcode: U186018614813]
Identifier: M048.07.0022
Abstract

Scrapbook

Dates: 1908-1909

Box 23, 1908-1916

 File — Box M048.07.0023: Series M048.07 [Barcode: U186018614821]
Identifier: M048.07.0023
Abstract

Scrapbook

Dates: 1908-1916

Box 24, 1914-1918

 File — Box M048.0024: Series M048.07 [Barcode: U186018614839]
Identifier: M048.07.0024
Abstract

Scrapbook

Dates: 1914-1918

Box 25, 1918-1925

 File — Box M048.07.0025: Series M048.07 [Barcode: U186018614847]
Identifier: M048.07.0025
Abstract

Scrapbook

Dates: 1918-1925

Box 26, 1906-1914

 File — Box M048.07.0026: Series M048.07 [Barcode: U186018614855]
Identifier: M048.07.0026
Abstract

Scrapbooks

Dates: 1906-1914

Buchtel Children, 1900-1937

 File
Identifier: M048.06.0005.0004
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 6 contains photographs of the Buchtel family and his time at DU.

Dates: 1900-1937

Buchtel DU Events and Group Portraits, 1900-1920

 File
Identifier: M048.06.0005.0002
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 6 contains photographs of the Buchtel family and his time at DU.

Dates: 1900-1920

Buchtel Family, circa 1870-1910

 File
Identifier: M048.06.0005.0005
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 6 contains photographs of the Buchtel family and his time at DU.

Dates: circa 1870-1910

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

Buchtel Family VIP (Henry Augustus Buchtel)

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0138.0021
Abstract

One black and white print of headshot of Methodist minister and University of Denver Chancellor Henry Augustus Buchtel.

Dates: 1793-2009