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Shwayder Art Building (Denver, Colo.)

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University of Denver. 2121 East Asbury Avenue, Denver, Colordao 80208. Date built: October 26, 1978. Gross square feet: 46,456. The Shwayder Art Building opened in 1978 and dedicated on May 15, 1979. It is named for the Jesse and Nellie Shwayder Foundation, which donated $1.7 million in stock toward the building project.

The Shwayder Art Building contains the Victoria H. Myhren Gallery, the principal exhibition venue of the School of Art and Art History.

Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 181); University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Groundbreaking invitation. [U123.01.0008.0024].

Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, circa 1979

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0022.00039
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A female student sits on a bench and reads.

Dates: circa 1979

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, 1979 February

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0022.00040
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Snowy grass in the foreground.

Dates: 1979 February

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, circa 1979

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0022.00042
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A student walks and another student reads in front of the building.

Dates: circa 1979

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Gallery, 1996 March

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0019.00030
Abstract

Negatives and a photograph of the negatives depicting the Chancellor's gift of new computers for the Art School at the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Two male students sit in front of a computer terminal, talking and pointing at the monitor, from varying angles.

Dates: 1996 March

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Gallery, 1998 September

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0019.00032
Abstract

Negatives and a photograph of the negatives depicting the 20th aniversary celebration of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Some images are of posed groups and some of visitors looking at art. Two frames show a harpist playing her instrument.

Dates: 1998 September

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Gallery, 1996 June

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0019.00033
Abstract

Negatives and a photograph of the negatives depicting interior views of the Art School art gallery while empty. Additional frames show students working on their art projects, looking at slides on a light table. Also shown are file drawers, at the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1996 June

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Gallery, 1998 January

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0019.00034
Abstract

Negatives and a photograph of the negatives depicting interior views of the renovated art gallery and attendees of the 20th aniversary celebration for the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1998 January

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Interior, between 1978-2008

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0021.00004
Abstract

Interior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building Denver, Colorado. A male student works at a large piece of equipment that appears to include a reel to reel player.

Dates: between 1978-2008

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Interior, between 1978-2008

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0021.00009
Abstract

Interior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building Denver, Colorado. A student works at a table.

Dates: between 1978-2008

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Interior, between 1978-2008

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0021.00013
Abstract

Interior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building Denver, Colorado. A student works at a desk in a room filled with equipment.

Dates: between 1978-2008

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