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 16 Collections and/or Records:
Albert Sims, Ben Cherrington, Josef Korbel, and Joe Slater, between 1962-1975
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.
Alfred Clarence Nelson, 1949
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.
Chancellor Ritchie and VIPs at the Yegge Center Dedication, circa 1995
Coombe, Robert D. VIP Photos, 1982-1995
Images of University of Denver Chancellor Robert D. Coombe: 13 black and prints, including headshot of Coombe as Dean of Mathermatics, Natural Sciences, and Engineering; Coombe in laboratory with chemistry equipment; and in laboratory with computer. 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets of Coombe in laboratory. 2 black and white contact sheets without negatives, including headshots of Coombe; and Coombe in laboratory with chemistry equipment.
David Shaw Duncan, between 1935-1941
University of Denver sixth chancellor David Shaw Duncan poses for a portrait. Prior to his tenure as chancellor, Duncan was a professor of history and political science, dean of the liberal arts college, and dean of the graduate school. Duncan served as chancellor from 1935 to 1941.
Duncan, David Shaw Photos, 1935-1941
Headshots and one full-length portrait of David Shaw Duncan, an alumnus, professor, dean, and chancellor at the University of Denver, including 9 black and white prints, 1 black and white contact sheet without negatives, and 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets.
Evans Chapel Service, between 1953-1966
Interior view of Evans Chapel, focusing on the altar. Chancellor Chester M. Alter and Dean Cutler are identified sitting behind the minister.
Founders Day, 1974-1987
Group Portrait of Faculty and Staff, between 1953-1966
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.
Homecoming Traditions - Chancellor's Red Vest, 1953 November
University of Denver College of Arts and Sciences Dean James E. Perdue helps Chancellor Chester M. Alter into his traditional red vest for Homecoming 1953, which was in Alter's first homecoming as Chancellor of DU.