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 8 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Fire and Demolition, 1983
Exterior view of University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado during the fire. Fire fighters stand on a ladder and roof, looking over the building on fire.
University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Fire and Demolition, 1983
Exterior view of University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado after the fire. Fire hoses crisscross a driveway behind a firetruck. A latter reaches between the north towers of Buchtel Chapel. Smoke and haze cover the scene.
University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Fire and Demolition, 1983 July 20
Exterior view of University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado after the fire. Firemen battle the fire from above in an extendable basket.
University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Fire and Demolition, 1983 July 20
Interior view of University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado after the fire. Fire fighters inspect the chapel.
University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Fire and Demolition, 1983 July 20
Exterior view of University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado during the fire. Firemen spray water from a ladder basket between the towers.
University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Fire and Demolition, 1983 July 20
Exterior view of University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado after the fire. Firemen battle the fire from the roof of the chapel, ladder and firemen in the foreground.
University of Denver Old Art building, Fire, 1971
Exterior view of University of Denver's Old Art Building in Denver, Colorado, on fire. Firefighters are on the roof and climbing in windows using ladders. Smoke is coming out of windows and the roof.
University of Denver Old Art building, Fire, 1971
Photograph of negatives depicting exterior views of University of Denver's Old Art Building in Denver, Colorado, on fire. Firefighters are on and around the building, attempting to put out the fire.