Gates
Scope and Contents
Gates at several of the entrances on campus were gifts of various graduating classes. The Francis Parker Gates, located at the corner of 9th Avenue and 17th Street, were gifts of the Class of 1902. The gates were located approximately where the the Frasier Hall circle drive is currently located and were inscribed with the class motto "Know thyself." Francis Wayland Parker (1837-1902) was honored as "a leader in educational method." The Horace Mann Gates, located at 10th Avenue and 18th Street, were gifts of the Class of 1910. They are currently located at the entrance to Cranford Park and were inscribed with the class motto "Rowing not drifting." Horace Mann (1796-1859) was honored as "a leader in educational administration." The William T. Harris Gates, located at 8th Avenue and 17th Street, were designed by Robert Ewing Stiffler (Class of 1912, PdM degree in Manual Training) and were a gift of the Class of 1912. William Torrey Harris (1835-1909) was honored as "a leader in educational philosophy." Source: "Dedication of the Campus Gates," Alumni Courier, vol. IV, no. 2, Apr., 1923 (Spring Number), pp. 4-5. see also -- SC90. East Entrance Gates to Colorado State Teacher's College Collection see also -- RG3 S20 F2. Photographs in "Grounds" folder see also -- RG15 S16 F7. Gates see also -- SC48 S1. Photographs in "Grounds" folder see also -- RG 15 S10. Mottoes Inscribed on or in Buildings
Dates
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Creator
- From the Series: University of Northern Colorado (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is opern for research.
Source of Acquisition
Compiled by Archival Services from a variety of sources sometime prior to 1992.
Extent
From the Series: 1 Drawer(s)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Northern Colorado Repository
University Libraries
James A. Michener Library L119
Campus Box 48
Greeley CO 80639
library.archives@unco.edu