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Educators

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

A. Helen Anderson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M016
Abstract A. Helen Anderson (1891-1975) was the Director of Publications for Denver Public Schools, Denver, Colorado (1929-1956) during the tenure of Superintendent Archie Threlkeld. Anderson taught at South High School in Denver from 1929-1956. She was an advocate for improved educational programs in the Denver area. Editorials, newspaper clippings and correspondence on public school controversies such as McCarthyism and school integration, assembled during A. Helen Anderson's tenure as Director...
Dates: 1950-1969; Majority of material found in 1950-1969

Archie Loyd Threlkeld Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M012
Abstract Archie Loyd Threlkeld (1889-1967) was Assistant and Deputy Superintendent of the Denver Public Schools from 1921 to 1927 under Jesse H. Newlon. He was Superintendent of the Denver Public Schools for ten years, from 1927 to 1937. While Deputy Superintendent, A. L. Threlkeld directed the curriculum revision program that became internationally known. During the Great Depression, Threlkeld continued the school building program and successfully resisted cutting teachers' salaries. This...
Dates: 1924-1966; Majority of material found in 1924-1932

Chester Alter with Foreign Educators, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0138.0005.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter having his photo taken with a group of foreign educators.

Dates: 1956

Chester Alter with Foreign Educators, 1957 December

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0016.00006
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter talks with foreign educators in a conference room while a photographer takes their picture.

Dates: 1957 December

Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B100
Abstract Dorothy "Dokes" Berry (nee Kobey) was born in Aspen, Colorado in 1905 to Harris and Leah Sheffel Kobey. During Berry's childhood Aspen's primary industry was mining and very few Jewish families lived in the town. Her father and his brothers were businessmen who owned and operated apparel stores in Aspen, including the Kobey Shoe and Clothing Company. After she graduated from Aspen High School, Dorothy Kobey taught at a county school in Cow Creek, Colorado, outside Steamboat Springs. She...
Dates: 1880-2005

Dr. Alan Kraut Speaks at a 2004 RMJHS/HAI Program, 2004 November 16

 Item
Identifier: B230.02.0007.0019.00001
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains records of the promotional activities of the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society to publicize the history of the Jewish experience in the Rocky Mountain West. These activities include: trips to historical sites, annual dinners, fundraisers, and commemorative events.

Dates: 2004 November 16

Elsie Adams, 1966-1987

 File
Identifier: B165.02.0002.0005
Abstract Elsie W. Adams was born in Denver and graduated from East High in 1906. That year she became the family breadwinner and she put off her plans to attend the University of Denver and became a teacher. In 1912, she was hired by the Denver public school system and while teaching received her B.A. and M.A in education from the University of Denver. After she was forced to retire from Denver public schools, the Presbyterian teacher was invited by the new Hillel Academy to be the English...
Dates: 1966-1987

Foriegn Educators and Students, between 1948-1959

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0015.00003
Abstract

Group shot of a group of foreign students and educators visiting the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1948-1959

James Edwin Huchingson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M134

Jesse H. Newlon, between 1917-1920

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0051.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of headshot of Jesse Homer Newlon as Superintendent of the Lincoln (Nebr.) Public Schools, who later became Superintendent of Denver Public Schools.

Dates: between 1917-1920