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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 56 Collections and/or Records:

Homecoming 1953 Schedule, 1953

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0008.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of a female student with a poster listing the schedule of events at Homecoming 1953 at the University of Denver. The poster reads, "Homecoming at Denver University, Say it with Music" followed by the schedule of events for November 11-14, 1953.

Dates: 1953

Homecoming Traditions - Bus in Parade (Frame 20), 1990 October

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0029.00001
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting a school bus decorated for the University of Denver's 1990 Homecoming parade. The bus is decoreated with balloons and with a large banner reading "Don't miss the bus! Homecoming '90! Catch the spirit." Several people are looking out the windows of the bus or sitting atop it.

Dates: 1990 October

Homecoming Traditions - Homecoming Dance, 1960 October

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0015.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of couples dancing at the 1958 Homecoming dance at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1960 October

Homecoming Traditions - Homecoming Parade, between 1980-1981

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0024.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of three persons riding in the back of a convertible in the 1981 Homecoming parade at the University of Denver. All three are wearing pins reading, "Badgers Bite the Dust," while the driver of the car is wearing a broad-brimmed hat with a large feather.

Dates: between 1980-1981

Homecoming Traditions - Making Floats for Parade, between 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0005.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of five female students making papier-mache for a floats for the Homecoming parade at the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1950-1955

Homecoming Traditions - Parade, 1969 November 22

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0017.00001
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting a covered-wagon float in the 1969 Homecoming parade at the University of Denver. The wagon is being pulled by two horses, with three students in pioneer costumes riding in the front of the wagon, while other students march alongside and behind it. The side of the wagon bears a large circular logo with the words "University of Denver."

Dates: 1969 November 22

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, circa 1949

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0004.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of three female students in sailor costumes on a float in the University of Denver's Homecoming parade in Denver, Colorado. The float includes a large sail in the middle, cardboard waves along the edge marked "30," "Sucker," "60," "Tex," and "43," and the slogan "We'll Sail O'er 'Em" along the side of the float.

Dates: circa 1949

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, 1976 November 5

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0020.00001
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting students riding on a truck decorated as a float in the 1976 Homecoming parade at the University of Denver. Standing atop the float is a giant figure, possibly Denver Boone, with the word "Denver" on its chest.

Dates: 1976 November 5

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, 1977 November 4

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0021.00001
Abstract

Black and white print depicting a float from the 1977 Homecoming parade at the University of Denver. The float features a giant papier-mache figure of a dogsled driver holding a whip and other figures that apparently represent dogs, and is labeled along the side, "DU WHIPS THE HUSKI[ES]." Several students are sitting on the float, one of whom is wearing a Sigma Chi shirt.

Dates: 1977 November 4

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, 1980 October 24

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0023.00001
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting a float in the University of Denver's 1980 Homecoming parade. At least 11 students are standing or sitting on the bed of a Ford pickup truck, obscuring most of the float decorations, while the side of the float is labeled with at least 6 Greek letters.

Dates: 1980 October 24