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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 7 Collections and/or Records:

A Map of a Portion of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver, between 1950-1964

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0022.00048
Abstract

Black and white print of a map of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colo., showing the area bounded by Evans Avenue, University Boulevard, Iliff Avenue, and High Street. Map is labeled "A Map of a Portion of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver as Visualized for the Centennial of the University in 1964" and includes a key to existing and proposed structures on campus.

Dates: between 1950-1964

Map of University Park, 1892

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0033.0023.00001
Abstract Black and white print of a map of the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, covering an area from Campus Avenue (now High Street) on the west to Colorado Boulevard on the east and from Harvard Avenue (now Jewell Avenue) on the north to Iliff Avenue on the south. The map includes a key showing Bishop Warren's residence and various parks. Handwritten text which appears on the map reads ''[illegible] map 1892.'' Drawings of the Girls College, University Hall,...
Dates: 1892

University of Denver, 1892

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0033.0023.00002
Abstract

A map of the University Park Campus at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Handwritten text which appears in the photograph states: ''1892.'' Pictures of the Girls College, University Hall, Chamberlin Observatory, and Iliff School of Theology are seen beneath the map.

Dates: 1892

University of Denver Boettcher Center, between 1963-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0002.00001
Abstract

Interior view of University of Denver's Boettcher Center in Denver, Colorado. View of the 'W.M. Keck Geosciences Center'' sign on the wall.

Dates: between 1963-2008

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel, circa 1955

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0014.00008
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado. A man speaks at a podium and a large map is on the stage wall. The map shows North, Central, and South America with the names of each country shown. The map is titled: "Judicial Equality-Economic Cooperation-Continental Solidarity".

Dates: circa 1955

University of Denver Buildings Collection

 Collection
Identifier: U123
Abstract

Collection contains documents, photographs, building and architectural plans, and campus maps related to the buildings belonging to the University of Denver.

Dates: Other: 1910-2010

University of Denver Historic Maps Special Collection

 Collection
Identifier: M345
Abstract

This collection contains maps assembled for interpretive use in support of the various collections, and illustration of the areas in which the various University of Denver campus buildings have been located over time.

Dates: 1849-1958