Leslie W. Scofield papers, 1864-1976.

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Leslie W. Scofield papers, 1864-1976.

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Leslie W. Scofield's papers cover the history of Colorado Seminary, 1864-1868 and the University of Denver. The collection includes materials on the original trustees, chancellors including John Evans and Henry A. Buchtel, faculty and staff, as well as the Central City Opera House Association. The collection also contains the charter for the Colorado Seminary as well as speeches, maps, biographical sketches, manuscripts, photographs, minutes, and newspaper clippings.

2 linear ft. (2 boxes)

University of Denver, University Libraries, Anderson Academic Commons

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SNAC Resource ID: 7758616

University of Denver, University Libraries, Anderson Academic Commons

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Central City Opera House Association (Central City, Colo.)

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Non-profit organization founded in 1931 to manage and preserve the Central City Opera House located in Central City, Colo. and to direct annual summer opera festivals. Heirs of Peter McFarlane, who owned the Opera House prior to 1931, donated the building to the University of Denver in 1931. The Association held the Central City Play Festival from 1932-1942 and from 1946-1970. Performances included the premieres of The Ballad of Baby Doe (1956) and Lady from Colorado (1964). The Opera House, Tel...

Arnold, James Robertson, 1781-1854.

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Colorado Seminary

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University of Denver

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Scofield, Leslie W., 1887-1962.

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Leslie W. Scofield served as professor of history at the University of Denver, Denver, Colo. He established the Archives for the University of Denver in 1959 under the auspices of Stuart Baillie, director of the University of Denver libraries. Scofield served as the first University Archivist. From the description of Leslie W. Scofield papers, 1864-1976. (University of Denver, Penrose Library). WorldCat record id: 56966672 ...

Buchtel, Henry Augustus, 1847-1924

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Chancellor of the University of Denver, Denver, Colo. from 1899-1920 started his career as a Methodist minister; served as pastor of Trinity Methodist Church, Denver, Colo. During his tenure at the University of Denver, he raised funds to cover the University's debt, doubled student enrollment, and oversaw the construction of the Library (funded by Andrew Carnegie), the Gymnasium, Science Hall, and Memorial Chapel (later named Buchtel Chapel). He also served as Governor of the State of Colorado ...

Evans, John, 1814-1897

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John Evans (1814-1897), born in Ohio, studied medicine and settled in Indiana, but moved to Chicago in 1848 to accept the chair in obstetrics in Rush Memorial College. He was appointed governor of Colorado Territory and moved to Denver. From the description of Letter: to the Honorable Solomon Foot, United States Senate /by John Evans, Governor of Colorado Territory, 1865 Aug 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702127574 Second territorial governor of Colorado, 1862-1865; appo...