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Nelson, Alfred C., 1898-1980

 Person

Biography

Usage: Alfred Clarence "Pete" Nelson

Biography

Alfred C. Nelson serves as interim Chancellor in 1948. (-1949)

Sources

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.135).

Biography

Dean of Community Collefe, appointed chairman of Colorado's United Nations Week celebration (October 20-27, 1957).

Biography

Recipient of the fifth annual Malcom Glenn Wyer Award (1964).

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Alfred C. Nelson, between 1929-1949

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0036.00001
Abstract

Headshot of University of Denver professor and interim Chancellor Alfred Clarence Nelson.

Dates: between 1929-1949

Alfred C. ''Pete'' Nelson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M019
Abstract Alfred Clarence "Pete" Nelson served as interim Chancellor at the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado from 1948-1949. Alfred C. Nelson served as Interim Chancellor at the University of Denver, Denver, Colo. from 1948-1949. He also served as Professor of Chemistry (1923-1936), Registrar (1929-1937), Dean of Graduate College and Director Summer Session (1937-1948), Vice Chancellor (1949-1952), and Dean of Community College and Director of Summer Session (1951-1960). The...
Dates: 1918-1978

Alfred Clarence Nelson, 1949

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Identifier: U201.01.0413.00010
Abstract

University of Denver tenth chancellor Alfred Clarence Nelson poses for a portrait. Nelson served as chancellor from 1948 to 1949. Nelson was an interim chancellor appointed by the board and the only DU alumnus to hold the position.

Dates: 1949

"Freedom and Education", 1949 August 26

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Identifier: U138.0001.0045.00005
Abstract

Text of the commencement address "Freedom and Education" given by Chancellor Alfred C. Nelson, delivered at the University of Denver, August 26, 1949.

Dates: 1949 August 26

Josef Korbel with Alfred Nelson, 1976 January 9

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Identifier: U201.02.0140.0006.00005
Abstract

Black and white print of Josef Korbel, Dean of the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver, with Alfred Clarence "Pete" Nelson, former Dean of Graduate Studies and interim Chancellor, at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Graduate School of Social Work on January 9, 1976.

Dates: 1976 January 9

Last Ride on University Park Tramway Line

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Identifier: U201.01.0120.0025.00001
Abstract

Dewey Flint, Alfred C. Nelson, John Gorsuch, Philip Gilliam, and Francis Van Derbur take a ceremonial last ride on the University Park tramway line before it closes. They are leaning out the windows of car number 303, and Flint is waving to the camera.

Dates: 1966-1992

Nelson, Alfred Clarence, between 1929-1949

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0036
Abstract

Black and white print of headshot of University of Denver professor and interim Chancellor Alfred Clarence Nelson.

Dates: between 1929-1949

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 3, 1957 September 27

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Identifier: clarion_v034i03_19570927
Abstract

Dr. Alfred C. Nelson, Community College Dean, Named State UN Week Chair. Committee Plans – Automobile to be Given Away at Annual Homecoming Event. William Stickler Wins Fellowship for Research in Germany. Caravan Reservations. Homecoming Queen Nominations Set. New Members Chosen to University Choir. From 14 Nations – Foreign Educators Enroll for Special Study at DU. Students Apply for Fulbright Plan by October Date.

Dates: 1957 September 27

The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 16, 1964 November 10

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Identifier: clarion_v069i16_19641110
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BOG Representatives Attend Utah Meeting. Graduate College Dean Nelson Wins Education Award. SAE Sages. Student Committee – Tentative List of Speakers Include Baldwin. Symphonic Band Presents Concert.

Dates: 1964 November 10

University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Centennial Commencement Program, 1964 June 5

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Identifier: U138.0002.0021.00001
Abstract Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral Centennial Commencement ceremony, June 5, 1964 at Ten o'clock. Honorary degree recipients: Walter Elmer Sikes, Doctor of Humane Letters and memeber of the University of Denver sociology faculty from 1930 to 1963; Robert Russell Porter, Doctor of Humane Letters, Mr Poter's sixteen years of service to the University of Denver have encompassed outstanding performance as an educator, scholar, creative writer, and...
Dates: 1964 June 5

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