Personal Papers of Robert HaroldDenton 1929-1990

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Personal Papers of Robert HaroldDenton 1929-1990

http://hdl.handle.net/10407/6689419839

This collection consists of a scrapbook of memorabilia from Denton's time at KU, including newspaper clippings, photographs, and pamphlets. It also includes a booklet describing the background and conditions of the Summerfield Scholarship award.

.25 linear ft (1 box)

eng,

University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library University Archives

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Denton, R. Harold (Robert Harold), 1910-

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Robert Harold Denton was born in Jewell, Kansas in 1910. Denton lived with his widowed mother and sister Grace Elizabeth. He suffered from infantile paralysis, causing him to be disabled for life. He was granted the Summerfield Scholarship to attend KU in 1929, the first year the scholarship was established. The scholarship was awarded based on academic ability and moral character. During his time at KU, Denton was on honor roll, the first non-fraternity President of the Men's Student Council, a...