Preparatory School Records
As of 1882, the University of Denver had a Preparatory School for high school students and a Junior Preparatory School for grammar school children. The Preparatory School was renamed Warren Academy in 1909 after moving into the basement of the new Carnegie Library on campus. The Warren Academy closed in 1916. It is unclear when the Junior Preparatory School closed but items in the records indicate that the school was still operating in 1889-1890. Records of the schools include grade books, bulletins, a yearbook, graduation certificates, articles, a photo and programs for school functions.
Dates
- 1882-1916
Creator
- University of Denver. College Preparatory Department (Organization)
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 half-letter document box)
Scope and Contents
Biographical / Historical
As of 1882, the University of Denver had a Preparatory School for high school students and a Junior Preparatory School for grammar school children. The Preparatory School was renamed Warren Academy in 1909 after moving into the basement of the new Carnegie Library on campus. The Academy was named after Bishop Henry W. Warren, the area Bishop of the Methodist Church. The Principal was Owen B. Trout. The Warren Academy closed in 1916. It is unclear when the Junior Preparatory School closed but items in the records indicate that the school was still operating in 1889-1890.
Arrangement
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Accruals
General
Creator
- University of Denver. College Preparatory Department (Organization)
- Description rules
- dacs
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository