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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 12 Collections and/or Records:

Henry Augustus Buchtel, between 1905-1921

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Identifier: U201.01.0413.00001
Abstract

University of Denver third chancellor Henry Augustus Buchtel poses for a portrait. Henry Buchtel was appointed chancellor in 1900 and served until 1921.

Dates: between 1905-1921

Henry Augustus Buchtel, 1906

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Identifier: U201.01.0413.00016
Abstract

Print of a color portrait painting of University of Denver third chancellor Henry Augustus Buchtel. Buchtel served as chancellor of the University of Denver from 1899-1920. He also served as the Governor of Colorado from 1907-1909. Portrait was painted by Jean Mannheim while Buchtel was governor of Colorado in 1906.

Dates: 1906

Henry Augustus Buchtel, between 1899-1920

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Identifier: U201.01.0413.00017
Abstract

University of Denver third chancellor Henry Augustus Buchtel poses for a portrait. Buchtel was chancellor from 1899 to 1920. He also served as the governor of Colorado from 1907-1909.

Dates: between 1899-1920

Herbert A. Howe 1907 Diary, 1907

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Identifier: M010.03.0003.00028
Abstract Professor Howe's diary for 1907 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, as well as his family and religious life. Special mention includes: Chancellor Buchtel's inauguration as Governor of Colorado on January 8; an outbreak of smallpox; Howe's work as acting Chancellor and book...
Dates: 1907

President William Howard Taft at University of Denver, 1911 October 11

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Identifier: U201.01.0413.00025
Abstract

William Howard Taft speaks from a stage. Seated behind him amongst a group of men are visible chancellor Henry Buchtel and Herbert A. Howe.

Dates: 1911 October 11

The Science Hall Groundbreaking, 1911 November 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0413.00027
Abstract

Portrait of a group of men standing around two men, one with a spadeful of dirt. Inscription on the photo identifies some of the men, and names and dates this event as the groundbreaking for the Science Hall on November 15, 1911.

Dates: 1911 November 15