[Personal papers of Robert H. Denton] 1929-1990.
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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...
