Howe, Herbert A. (Herbert Alonzo), 1858-1926
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Biography
"Serving concurrently as director of Chamberlin Observatory, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and dean of the Graduate College throughout most of the 1890s, he added the duties of acting chancellor when Dr. [William Fraser] McDowell resigned in 1899." Herbert Howe served as acting chancellor from June 1899 to December 1899, when Henry Augustus Buchtel was appointed.
Citation:
Breck, From the Rockies to the World, 1997, pp. 80, 277.Found in 63 Collections and/or Records:
Herbert A. Howe 1926 Diary, 1926
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Identifier: M010.03.0004.00020
Abstract
Professor Howe's diary for 1926 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, his family and religious life. Howe retired in May as the longest tenured professor at the University. Howe's handwriting in the entries for June 26 and 27 deteriorates markedly, and he notes he was sick in bed...
Dates:
1926
Herbert A. Howe Journal, 1909 July-1912 January
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Identifier: M010.03.0004.00002
Abstract
Howe's Journal includes copies of letters, drafts of articles, technical notes and clippings of his popular astronomy articles in local newspapers. Found between pages 144-145 (May 1910 observations) are undated astronomical position notes penciled on the back of two class schedules (one undated, the other for 1st Quarter 1909-10) and [March?] 4 [year not given] notes in ink on the back of an [1899?] circular from The Woman's Guild of the University of Denver, which was established in fall...
Dates:
1909 July-1912 January
Howe, Herbert Alonzo (Astronomy) Photographs - Family (VIP), 1958
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Identifier: U201.02.0139.0029
Abstract
6 black and white prints of Herbert Alonzo Howe, astronomy professor, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and interim acting chancellor at the University of Denver, including Howe with telescope; with wife Fannie Shattuck Howe; and headshots of Howe. Also includes 5 black and white prints of people and places connected to Howe, including Doris Howe (granddaughter of Herbert Howe); dean Joseph C. Shattuck; Shattuck's house in Greeley, Colo.; the Fitzroy Mansion in University Park;...
Dates:
1958
Observatory Account Book, 1904-1925
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Identifier: M010.02.0002.00001
Abstract
Ledger contains expenditures Howe made for instruments, supplies and repairs on the building and instruments of the Observatory, receipts of donations, and periodic reconcilations.
Dates:
1904-1925
Oral History Interview with Lon and Grace McCain, 1986
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Identifier: M054.01.0002.00006
Abstract
Lon and Grace McCain discuss details about the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, including the effect that University of Denver has had on the neighborhood, the occupations of their neighbors, and recreational opportunities in University Park. They also provide background information on the neighborhood and its residents including John Wesley Iliff and Rufus Clark. The McCains give a brief history of their home, which was built in 1891 by Herbert Alonzo Howe, the University of Denver...
Dates:
1986
Oral History Interview with Thelma Kauffman, 1986
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Identifier: M054.01.0002.00001
Abstract
Thelma Kauffman shares her memories of the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, including the professions of the residents in the area, local schools, and local churches. She also provides a brief history of Chamberlin Observatory and the house that was built for Herbert Alonzo Howe, the University of Denver astronomy professor and dean who founded the observatory.
Dates:
1986
Pictures of Faculty, circa 1880
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Identifier: U201.01.0086.0014.00005
Abstract
Torn out sheet from an unidentified pamphlet or magazine, with four images on both sides of sheet of Universit of Denver's circa 1880 faculty, page 9 has portraits of Herbert A. Howe A. M., Sc. D. Applied Mathematics, Director Chamberlain Observatory and signed, Ammi B. Hyde, A. M., S. T. D. Greek and signed, Herbert E. Russell, A. M. Pure Mathematics and signed, James E. Le Rossignol,A. M., Ph. D. History Economics and signed and page 10 has portraits of Wilber D. Engle, A. M., Ph. D....
Dates:
circa 1880
Pioneer astronomer : the story of Herbert Alonzo Howe at the University of Denver : Chapter 3, Chamberlin Observatory (Revised), 1998
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Identifier: M010.04.0005.00005
Abstract
Revised edition of Chapter 3 covers the years 1888-1894.
Dates:
1998
Pioneer Astronomer: The Story of Herbert Alonzo Howe at the University of Denver: Chapter 4 "Hard Times", 1998
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Identifier: M010.04.0005.00006
Abstract
Chapter 4 covers the years 1895-1902.
Dates:
1998
Pioneer Astronomer: The Story of Herbert Alonzo Howe at the University of Denver: Chapter 5 "Growing Pains", 1999 March
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Identifier: M010.04.0005.00007
Abstract
Chapter 5 covers the years 1903-1912.
Dates:
1999 March
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