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 72 Collections and/or Records:
Herbert A. Howe 1926 Diary, 1926
Item
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 Expense Book, 1879-1894
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Identifier: M010.06.0006.00022
Abstract
Howe's personal and family expenses were recorded daily.
Dates:
1879-1894
Howe Expense Book, 1895-1913
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Identifier: M010.06.0006.00023
Abstract
Howe's personal and family expenses were recorded daily.
Dates:
1895-1913
Howe Expense Book, 1913-1926
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Identifier: M010.06.0006.00024
Abstract
Howe's personal and family expenses were recorded daily.
Dates:
1913-1926
Howe Family Expenses, 1884-1891
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Identifier: M010.06.0006.00025
Abstract
Howe's family expenses were recorded daily.
Dates:
1884-1891
Howe Family Expenses, 1893-1915
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Identifier: M010.06.0006.00026
Abstract
Howe's family expenses were recorded daily.
Dates:
1893-1915
Howe Family Expenses, 1916-1926
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Identifier: M010.06.0006.00027
Abstract
Howe's family expenses were recorded daily.
Dates:
1916-1926
Howe, Herbert Alonzo (Astronomy) Photographs - Family (VIP), 1958
File
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
Observation/Expense Book, 1888-1899
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Identifier: M010.07.0007.00011
Abstract
Howe's recorded his observations from Chamberlin Observatory and his expenditures and receipts.
Dates:
1888-1899
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