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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 10 Collections and/or Records:

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

Chancellors Mitchell, Alter, and Ritchie, circa 1995

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0001.00002
Abstract

Photographic image of [left to right] Chancellors Maurice B. Miller, Chester M. Alter, and Daniel Ritchie, in front of what appears to be a framed painting of Chancellor Alter at the University of Denver, circa 1995.

Dates: circa 1995

Chancellors Ritchie, Alter, and Smith, circa 1995

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0001.00003
Abstract

Photographic image of [left to right] Chancellors Daniel Ritchie, Chester Alter, and Dwight Smith dressed in tuxedos at the University of Denver, circa 1995.

Dates: circa 1995

Chester Alter Serving Students Tea, between 1953-1966

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Identifier: U201.01.0086.0018.00001
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter serves tea to a table of female students at a "Faculty Fetch" event. Alter is wearing a white apron and waiter's cap over his suit and tie. Part of a kitchen and a Coca-Cola vending machine are visible in the background.

Dates: between 1953-1966

Group Portrait of Faculty and Staff, between 1953-1966

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Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00001
Abstract

Group portrait of a large group of University of Denver faculty, staff, and administration at a retreat. The individuals are arranged in three rows, with the back two rows standing and the front row seated; visible in the background are a house with log shingles and a 1950s-type automobile.

Dates: between 1953-1966

Historical Group Photos, 1936

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0007.00001
Abstract

The image depicts the University of Denver's John Evans, George C. Manlo, Mrs. Jane Butchart Whyman, Toastmistress, Chancellor D. Shaw Duncan, T. A. Dines at the Denver Country Club for the Founders Day Dinner in 1936.

Dates: 1936

Historical Group Photos of Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors, circa 1930

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0007.00002
Abstract

The image depicts University of Denver's Vice Chancellor Wilber D. Engle, Chancellor Frederick M Hunter, Caleb F. Gates, and Heber R. Harper, sitting at a table decorated with a floral centerpiece and glasses scattered across the table. There are french doors with curtains behind them in an unidentified place, circa 1930s.

Dates: circa 1930

Portrait of Henry A. Butchel, 1899-1920

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0014.00002
Abstract

Black and white portrait of Henry A. Butchel, Chancellor of University of Denver, in Denver, Colorado, between 1899 and 1920.

Dates: 1899-1920

University of Denver - Students, 1964

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0038.00005
Abstract

The image depicts Grace Melzer, Chancellor Chester M. Alter, Chas Hahn, Marry Dodds, at a Class of 1914 Reunion for the University of Denver, in 1964.

Dates: 1964