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University of Denver

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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 288 Collections and/or Records:

Admin - Chancellors - Group - Buchtel, McDowell, and Moore

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0008
Abstract

Black and white prints of a group portrait of University of Denver Chancellors Buchtel, McDowell, and Moore.

Dates: 1793-2009
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 90

Administration - Chancellors, circa 1900

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0008.00001
Abstract

This portrait depicts the University of Denver Administration Chancellors: Henry Augustus Buchtel, William Fraser McDowell, and David Hastings Moore, circa 1900.

Dates: circa 1900
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 90 / Admin - Chancellors - Group - Buchtel, McDowell, and Moore

Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0052.00058
Abstract

Adolph Kiesler, left, and Chancellor Chester Alter stand together holding a degree and wearing cap and gown during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when Kiesler received an honorary degree.

Dates: 1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B063, Beck Archives Photograph Collection / Families and Groups / Box 52

Albert Charles Jacobs, between 1949-1953

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0045.00001
Abstract

Black and white portrait of University of Denver Chancellor Albert Charles Jacobs.

Dates: between 1949-1953
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Representative / Box 11: Best of U201 / Jacobs, Albert Charles

Albert Charles Jacobs, between 1949-1953

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00007
Abstract

University of Denver eleventh chancellor Albert Charles Jacobs poses for a portrait. Jacobs was chancellor from 1949-1953.

Dates: between 1949-1953
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 413

Albert Sims, Ben Cherrington, Josef Korbel, and Joe Slater, between 1962-1975

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0138.0033.00003
Abstract

Black and white print of Albert Sims, former University of Denver chancellor Ben M. Cherrington, DU professor and dean Josef Korbel, and Joe Slater examining some papers around a table.

Dates: between 1962-1975
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Biographical Files / Box 138 / Cherrington, Ben M. - Chancellor - Photographs

Alfred C. Nelson, between 1929-1949

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0036.00001
Abstract

Headshot of University of Denver professor and interim Chancellor Alfred Clarence Nelson.

Dates: between 1929-1949
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Representative / Box 11: Best of U201 / Nelson, Alfred Clarence

Alfred Clarence Nelson, 1949

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00010
Abstract

University of Denver tenth chancellor Alfred Clarence Nelson poses for a portrait. Nelson served as chancellor from 1948 to 1949. Nelson was an interim chancellor appointed by the board and the only DU alumnus to hold the position.

Dates: 1949
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 413

Alter, Chester M., between 1953-1967

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0037
Abstract

Black and white print of headshot of University of Denver Chancellor Chester M. Alter.

Dates: between 1953-1967
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Representative / Box 11: Best of U201

Alter, Chester M. - Chancellor (VIP) Photographs - Family, 1953-1996

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0138.0010
Abstract 14 black and white prints of University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter and his family. Images include Chester and Arvilla Alter at a 1980 reunion; Chester, Arvilla, and and Dick Alter in front of Mary Reed building; headshot of Arvilla Alter; Arvilla Alter hanging curtains; Chester Alter at his 90th birthday party with Lisa Lucas and Nancy Willets; Arvilla Alter pouring tea for Chester Alter in his office; Dick Alter with the family dog; Arvilla Alter with Claire Houerton and Jean...
Dates: 1953-1996
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Biographical Files / Box 138

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