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Thomas, Lowell, 1892-1981

 Person

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Draft University of Denver Commencement Program: Eightieth Year, Denver City Auditorium, June Tenth, 1944, 1944 June 10

 Item
Identifier: U138.0001.0039.00004
Abstract

Draft program for the University of Denver undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremony, June Tenth, Nineteen Forty-four. Honorary degree recipients: Lowell Thomas, Doctor of Literature, Reuben Gilbert Gustavson, Doctor of Humane Letters, Mary C. Walker, Doctor of Humane Letters. Conferring of degrees: Chancellor Ben M. Cherrington. The commencement address was given by Lowell Thomas.

Dates: 1944 June 10

Group at Law School Function, Undated

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Identifier: M004.09.0005.0002.00007
Abstract

Left to right: Ved Nanda, Bob Yegge, Howard Jenkins and Lowell Thomas at University of Denver Law School.

Dates: Undated

Group at the Lowell Thomas Dinner, 1976

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Identifier: M004.09.0005.0002.00009
Abstract

Unidentified man, Howard Jenkins, Jr., Lowell Thomas, Robert Yegge, Maurice Mitchell and Unidentified man at Lowell Thomas Dinner.

Dates: 1976

Lowell Thomas and T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), circa 1918

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00002.00003
Abstract

Photographic image of University of Denver alumnus Lowell Thomas (on right) with T.E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia") taken in Arabia during World War 2. The two men squat on sand in front of a tent.

Dates: circa 1918

Lowell Thomas Copies, between 1915-1950

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00002
Abstract

Contact sheet of DU alumnus Lowell Thomas photograph copies.

Dates: between 1915-1950

Lowell Thomas in Arab Headdress, circa 1918

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00002.00004
Abstract

Photographic image of Lowell Thomas, University of Denver alumnus (B.A., M.A. 1912), famed world traveler, journalist, author, and broadcaster. He is perhaps most famous for introducing T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) to the world. He is wearing an Arab headdress and army-style shirt. Location unknown, date is presumed to be circa 1918.

Dates: circa 1918

Lowell Thomas in Lhasa, Tibet, 1949

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00001
Abstract Photographic image of University of Denver alumnus (B.A., M.A. 1912), journallist, broadcaster, and world traveler Lowell Thomas, with a Caucasian man believed to be Lowell Thomas, Jr.; and three unidentified Tibetan men. The photo is matted and this inscription is on the mat, in what is likely Thomas' own hand: "To the Jack Chapmans-Greetings from Lhasa. 1949. Lowell Thomas". The Tibetan Potala Palace is in the rear of the photograph. Thomas was invited to Tibet by the Dalai Lama. This...
Dates: 1949

Lowell Thomas Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M217
Dates: Other: 1915-1980

Lowell Thomas with Soldiers, circa 1945

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00002.00001
Abstract

Photgraphic print of University of Denver alumnus Lowell Thomas in uniform with three unknown men, also in uniform. The group stands in front of a building, location unknown. Believed to be World War II time frame based on style of uniforms.

Dates: circa 1945

Lowell Thomas with Tribesmen, between 1915-1950

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00002.00002
Abstract

Photographic image of University of Denver alumnus Lowell Thomas, flanked by two tribesmen in full regalia, while other tribe members look on. Location and date unknown.

Dates: between 1915-1950

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Archival Object 17
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Subject
Photographs 10
Denver (Colo.) 7
Broadcasters 6
Alumni 5
Colorado 4