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Harper, Heber Reece, 1885-1969

 Person

Biography

DU Chancellor: 1922-1927.

Citation:
Inauguration of Robert D. Coombe ... 2006 : p. 14 (Chancellors of the University of Denver, [4th], Heber Reece Harper, 1922-1927)
Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.114); “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

Speaks at DU Autumn Convocaation 1961.

Biography

Given the University $100,000 gift for the creation of a special garden reflecting concern fo the humanities (1961).

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Harper, Heber Reece, between 1922-1927

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0052
Abstract

Black and white print of portrait of University of Denver Chancellor Heber Reece Harper.

Dates: between 1922-1927

Heber Reece Harper, between 1922-1927

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0052.00001
Abstract

Black and white portrait of of University of Denver Chancellor Heber Reece Harper.

Dates: between 1922-1927

Heber Reece Harper, between 1922-1927

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00006
Abstract

University of Denver fourth chancellor Heber Reece Harper poses for a portrait. Harper was chancellor from 1922 to 1927.

Dates: between 1922-1927

Historical Group Photos of Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors, circa 1930

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0007.00002
Abstract

The image depicts University of Denver's Vice Chancellor Wilber D. Engle, Chancellor Frederick M Hunter, Caleb F. Gates, and Heber R. Harper, sitting at a table decorated with a floral centerpiece and glasses scattered across the table. There are french doors with curtains behind them in an unidentified place, circa 1930s.

Dates: circa 1930

University of Denver Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1925 March 26

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00130
Abstract

Chancellor Heber Harper shovels the first scoop of dirt during the University of Denver stadium groundbreaking ceremony on March 26, 1925 in Denver, Colorado. Also pictured are David Duncan and Dr. D. Shaw Duncan.

Dates: 1925 March 26

University of Denver Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1925 March 26

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00085
Abstract

Chancellor Heber Harper stands on a platform and prepares to address the crowd at the University of Denver Stadium groundbreaking ceremony on March 26, 1925 in Denver, Colorado. Several banners are visible, including one that reads: ''College of Liberal Arts University of Denver.''

Dates: 1925 March 26

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