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History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 120 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Robert Scott, 1978 April 27

 Item
Identifier: B098.12.0010.00005
Abstract

Talks about duties as PR director of Natioal Jewish Hospital, research and studies being done, history of the organization.

Dates: 1978 April 27

Oral History Interview with Trinidad J. Granillo

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Identifier: UTEP102-4
Abstract

Tigua Indian discusses tribal history, customs, and way of life.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Oral history of Eva Watson Johnson Quist, 1987 April 3, 2006 March

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Identifier: MHM2005-027-031-1
Abstract Johnson gives an account of her family's move to Arizona in 1925 to benefit her mother's health. Her family settled on 10 acres on Broadway Road, near the Mormon Temple, where they farmed and raised chickens. She talks about her father, Charles Watson, who was a talented actor and singer. She also tells the story of her mother, Irene Watson, starting Watson's Flowers, a longtime family-owned business in Mesa. Quist tells of training as a registered nurse, taking care of her mother before she...
Dates: 1987 April 3; Digitization: 2006 March

Oral history of Ralph Openshaw, 1982, 2006 March

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Identifier: MHM2005-027-026-1
Abstract

Openshaw gives an account of life in Mesa, Arizona, where his family moved in 1902. Openshaw was one of the founders of the United Dairymen of Arizona, which helped establish the dairy industry in Arizona. He mentions some of the local businesses, and talks about recreation and the value of a dollar in earlier times. He also describes transportation and freight operations in Mesa in the early 20th century.

Dates: 1982; Digitization: 2006 March

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

Raymond G. Carey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M122
Abstract

Born in Iola, Kansas, Raymond Carey (1901-1972) studied at Southwestern College (Kansas), Oxford University, and the University of Chicago. He was a professor of history at the University of Denver from 1945 to 1971, specializing in modern European history. This collection includes a copy of Carey's dissertation, materials from his classes, and French historical documents.

Dates: Other: 1700-1970

Research with Allen Breck, 1936-1983

 File
Identifier: M041.04.0005.0004
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series 4 contains drafts and notes related to books and articles published by Yourgrau, either individually or in collaboration with other scientists. Included are fragments or chapters of unnamed publications or on a specific topic.

Dates: 1936-1983

Robert C. Black III Manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: M111
Abstract

Robert C. Black III (1914-2001) received an M.A. from the University of Denver and Ph.D. from Columbia University. He taught at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Trinity College, as well as Temple Buell College in Denver. After retiring from teaching he lived near Tabernash, Colorado. Black is the author of several books on historical topics. Collection includes manuscript of Island in the Rockies: The History of Grand County, Colorado, to 1930.

Dates: 1969

Robert Dickeson Interview, Part 4, between 1984-1987, 2006 July 5

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Identifier: UNC-2b
Abstract

An oral history interview taken as part of the research process for Dr. Larson's book Shaping Educational Change.

Dates: between 1984-1987; Digitization: 2006 July 5