Herbert A. Howe 1916 Diary, 1916
Abstract
Professor Howe's diary for 1916 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life. Includes special mention of: Colorado becoming a dry state on January 1; the closing of the University Park Post Office on January 16, with subsequent delivery of first class letters by foot carrier and other mail by wagon; his 14-year old son Ernest's discovery of girls, and their various conversations on that topic.
Dates
- 1916
Creator
Rights and Usage Statement
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Extent
1 Items (book)
Scope and Contents
Howe's daily diaries recording his personal and work-related activities. The diary for year 1897 is missing from the collection.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
1 small diary : brown leather bound, all edges gilt 15 centimeters.
General
Title supplied by archivist.
- Astronomers
- Astronomy
- Chamberlin Observatory
- College administrators
- College teachers
- Colorado
- Community life
- Denver (Colo.)
- Faculty
- Families
- Howe family
- Howe, Herbert A. (Herbert Alonzo), 1858-1926
- Mathematicians
- Shattuck family
- Suburban life
- Universities and colleges
- University Park (Denver, Colo.)
- University of Denver
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository