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University of Denver

 Organization

Biography

The first reference to Colorado Seminary was in The Rocky Mountain News of November 27, 1862: “ a board of Trustees, composed of the solid men of Denver, has been organized to superintend the erection of a seminary building… for an academic education.”

Sources

Breck, "From the Rockies to the World"

Biography

University of Denver votes to adopt quarter system in 1929.

Sources

"University Adopts New Quarter Plan; Vote Unanimous," The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, no. 19, November 26, 1929, 1.

Biography

First year Hillel organization features full programming at DU

Citation:
Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folder

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Box 1, 1930-1933

 File — Box B412.01.0001: Series B412.01 [Barcode: U186023258193]
Identifier: B412.01.0001
Abstract Box contains the 1931 Kynewisbok that belonged to Rowena M. Akers and a folder with University of Denver memorabilia and graduation materials. The items include a 5 centimeter Denver Boone patch, a 1930-1931 "D" Book, card printed with "Rowena Mae Akers," slip of paper printed with "Admission to the Exercises by separate ticket only," University of Denver Liberal Arts graduation invitation for June 7, 1933 at 8:00 P.M. at the Denver city auditorium, Class of 1933 play flyer at Elitch Gardens...
Dates: 1930-1933

Commencement, between 1950-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0009.00002
Abstract

Four young men stand together wearing graduation caps and gowns during a commencement ceremony at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-2008

Commencement, between 1950-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0009.00003
Abstract

A young women holds up her graduation gown while standing before another young man preceding a commencement ceremony at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-2008

Commencement, between 1950-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0009.00006
Abstract

A man holding a young girl and a boy while wearing a graduation cap and gown following a commencement ceremony at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-2008

Commencement, between 1950-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0009.00020
Abstract

Three girls wearing graduation caps and gowns can be seen holding their diplomas following a commencement ceremony at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-2008

Commencement, between 1950-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0008.00014
Abstract

People can be seen gathered together celebrating a commencement ceremony outdoors at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-2008

Commencement, between 1900-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0008.00022
Abstract

A young woman wearing a graduation cap and gown can be seen at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1900-2008

Commencement, between 1950-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0003.00003
Abstract

A woman in a graduation gown holds two children following a commencement ceremony at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-2008

Commencement, between 1950-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0003.00012
Abstract

An African American man wearing a graduation cap and gown can be seen at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-2008

Commencement, between 1950-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0005.00006
Abstract

A young man wearing a graduation cap and gown reads a program while holding a glass bottle underneath his arm at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-2008