University of Denver
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 folderFound in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Art Book Ephemera
Blanche Pigott Papers
Collection contains three K-books (1927, 1929, 1931), correspondence, publications, one felt beanie, several felt letters and insignia, and other memorabilia belonging to University of Denver alumna, Blanche Wilhelmina (Calkins) Pigott (1910-1999) (Class of 1931).
Dr. Robert Levy Autograph Book
The Autograph book of Dr. Robert Levy contains the autographs and some comments by persons affiliated with the University of Denver between 1881 and 1885.
Ella Milligan Papers
Long time Women's Club member.
University of Denver Board of Trustees Records
The Board of Trustees Records include the records of the Board of Trustees of Colorado Seminary, an entity created by Legislative Charter in 1864 which holds legal title to University property, and the Board of Trustees of the University of Denver, the corporation that grants degrees earned in the University. It also includes minutes, associated documents of committees of the boards, and reports to the board.