Clifford G. Houston papers

Collection

Identifier: COU:806

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains four audio cassettes and papers relating to the naming of Houston Hall at Mesa College for both Elmer G. and Clifford Houston in 1969. Guide available in Special Collections and Archives.

Dates

Creation: 1969

Extent

1.5 linear feet (1 Box )

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Clifford Houston (1903-1995) was the President of Mesa College (1931-1937); the Director of the Extension Center, Dean of Summer Session, Dean of the Division of Adult Education and Dean of Students at the University of Colorado (1937-1957) ( see Vice President for Student Affairs); and Professor of Education at the University of Colorado 1957 until his retirement in 1971.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in original order in which we attained it from the donor, with a box level inventory list.

Collecting Areas

- UA. University of Colorado Boulder History and Records

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Status: Completed
Author: Lizka Segal
Date: August 1, 1995
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

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