College presidents
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
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
Caleb Frank Gates Papers
Collection
Identifier: M024
Abstract
Born in Constantinople, Turkey, Caleb Frank Gates (1903-1955) received his Ph.D. from Princeton University. He served two terms as Chancellor at the University of Denver, from 1941-1943 and 1946-1947. Under Gates' leadership the University instituted the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, the School of Architecture and Planning, and the School of Aeronautics. The papers include correspondence, memos, blueprints, photographs, pamphlet, questionnaire, grant application, reports,...
Dates:
1941-1950
Levette J. Davidson Papers
Collection
Identifier: M017
Abstract
Levette J. Davidson (1894-1957) was a professor of English literature at the University of Denver from 1922-1957, specializing in folklore and literature of the American West. He served as head of English Department (1940-1957), and was the first faculty member elected president of the University Senate. He wrote several books including A guide to American folklore, The Rockies and beyond, and Literature of Colorado. The papers contain research notes, bibliographies, newspaper clippings,...
Dates:
1851-1968; Majority of material found in 1913-1962
University of Denver Chancellor Henry Augustus Buchtel, between 1899-1921
Item
Identifier: M048.06.0005.0001.00002
Abstract
University of Denver (DU) Chancellor Henry Augustus Buchtel poses for a formal portrait, seated in an armchair.
Dates:
between 1899-1921