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Johnson, Granville B.

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Biography

Physical Director: Men's gymnastics, 1923.

Biography

DU Professor dies suddenly from a heart attack while at the University of Maryland on November 22, 1956.

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

ROTC Parade in Downtown Denver, 1918

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Identifier: U201.01.0120.0033.00003
Abstract

Dr. David Shaw Duncan (later University of Denver chancellor), Granville Johnson (professor of physical education), Earl Engle, and Reuben Borgeson march in an ROTC parade in downtown Denver, Colorado during World War I.

Dates: 1918

The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 19, 1956 November 27

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Identifier: clarion_v033i19_19561127
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Chet Baker to Play at DU – Famous Jazz Trumpet Player; Quintet Will Present Jam Session. DU Will Present Annual Christmas Vesper Service. DU Professor Granville Johnson Dies Suddenly While in Maryland. United Fund Drive Theme Contest Deadline Extended. Hockey Tickets.

Dates: 1956 November 27

University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team, 1923

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Identifier: U300.01.0003.00038
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) members of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', pose with Physical Director Granville Johnson in Denver, Colorado. Buchtel Memorial Chapel is visible in the background. From left to right: Asher H. Patten, Raymond D. Hampton, Joseph P. Graves, physical director Granville Johnson, Max M. Vinsonhaler, Charles C. Dickson, Arden E. Ratcliff, and Arthur A. Huffsmith.

Dates: 1923

University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team, 1923

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Identifier: U300.01.0051.00070
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) members of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', pose with Physical Director Granville Johnson in Denver, Colorado. Buchtel Memorial Chapel is visible in the background. From left to right: Asher H. Patten, Raymond D. Hampton, Joseph P. Graves, physical director Granville Johnson, Max M. Vinsonhaler, Charles C. Dickson, Arden E. Ratcliff, and Arthur A. Huffsmith.

Dates: 1923

University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team Members, 1923

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Identifier: U300.01.0003.00005
Abstract

Three University of Denver (DU) members of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', stand on each others shoulders in a group portrait taken outside in Denver, Colorado in 1923. Buchtel Memorial Chapel is visible in the background. The gymnasts are identified as (bottom to top): Granville B. Johnson (Physical Director), Arthur A. Huffsmith, and Arden E. Ratcliff. The bottom right hand corner of the print is missing.

Dates: 1923

University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team Members, 1923

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Identifier: U300.01.0003.00006
Abstract Three University of Denver (DU) members of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', identified as Granville B. Johnson (Physical Director), Arden E. Ratcliff, and Joseph P. Graves, perform a stunt outdoors in front of Buchtel Memorial Chapel in Denver, Colorado in 1923. Standing are Charles C. Dickson, unidentified, Max M. Vinsonhaler, and Asher H. Patten. Typed on back of photographic print: ''Johnson throwing Ratcliffe to Graves shoulders on a Belly Forward to...
Dates: 1923

University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team Members, 1923

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Identifier: U300.01.0003.00007
Abstract

Three University of Denver members of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', identified as Max M. Vinsonhaler, Granville B. Johnson (Physical Director), and Arthur A. Huffsmith perform a stunt as fellow gymnasts Asher H. Patten, Raymond D. Hampton, Joseph P. Graves, Charles C. Dickson (standing), and Arden E. Ratcliff watch on the DU campus in Denver, Colorado in 1923. Buchtel Memorial Chapel is visible in the background.

Dates: 1923

University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team Members, 1923

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00026
Abstract

Three 1923 University of Denver (DU) members of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', perform handstands on chairs outside as fellow gymnasts look on. The three men performing the handstands are listed on the back as Dewey, Johnson, and Taylor. Granville B. Johnson (center) acted as Physical Director.

Dates: 1923

University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team Members, 1923

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00028
Abstract

University of Denver male tumbler Arthur A. Huffsmith executes a backflip off of fellow gymnast Granville B. Johnson's shoulders on a lawn on the DU campus in Denver, Colorado in 1923.

Dates: 1923

University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team Members, 1923

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Identifier: U300.01.0051.00071
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) members of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', perform a three high takedown maneuver. From top to bottom: Arden E. Ratcliff, Arthur A. Huffsmith, and physical director Granville Johnson.

Dates: 1923

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