Denver (Colo.)
Found in 55526 Collections and/or Records:
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 5, 1891 November 15
This issue talks about Greek, Roman, and Persian history, the oratorical contest, and the revolt in the Brazilian Republic. It also mentions the plans of opening the college book store, an award prize for English composition, and the need of more college sports in the university.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 6, 1891 December 1
This issue has pieces on "Why great men are not chosen to be presidents", how some only few youths consider getting a college education, and about the Y.M.C.A. and bible studies. It also talks about college castes, how the athletic spirit returned to Denver, and the need of a Glee Club in the university.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 7, 1891 December 18
This issue has information about the opening of the Iliff School of Theology, the new University Hall, the Chancellor William Fraser McDowell, and a piece about the author Nathaniel Hawthorne. It also talks about Christmas time, fraternity life, and a piece about the "Elite Directory of Denver", a list of the elite people that lived in Denver.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 8, 1892 January 2
This issue has a piece on the life of German students, the New Year celebration, and a new fraternity chapter. It also talks about the failure of the College of Liberal Arts to open the new term in the new building.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 9, 1892 January 15
This issue starts addressing the opening of the winter term by the chancellor. It also has pieces on the pedagogic department, and the freshness of the youths.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 10, 1892 February 1
This issue has a piece about virtue, another one about the life of German students in the university, and a sonnet. It also includes articles about a donation to the athletic association, the Day of Prayer for College, and the Chilean War.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 11, 1892 February 15
This issue includes a piece about The Great Stone Face by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Richard Cobden. It also talks about politics and patriotism, the Navy, language and civilization, and the bible reading in public schools.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 12, 1892 March 1
This issue talks about the French Revolution and church and state. It also includes pieces on bible lectures, security with electric poles, oratory contests, and co-education.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 13, 1892 March 16
This issue includes a piece about the Age of Sentiment, and the poet James Russell Lowell. It also has a grades table for the Thought and Composition contest, and it talks about the contest prize.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 14, 1892 April 1
This issue has a piece on the origin of sculpture, and the grade table for the Thought and Composition Contest, which was judged by professors of literature. It also talks about the Oracle newspaper, and the start of the baseball season.