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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 132 Collections and/or Records:

Allen Breck as John Evans, 1971-1988

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0138.0022
Abstract

25 black and white prints, mostly undated; 4 sets of black and white contact sheets with negatives; and 2 black and white contact sheets without negatives of University of Denver history professor Allen DuPont Breck impersonating John Evans. Also includes one black and white print and one set of black and white negatives with contact sheets of Breck impersonating Bishop Joseph Talbot.

Dates: 1971-1988

Allen DuPont Breck Photos, 1972-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0138.0018
Abstract 40 black and white prints of University of Denver history professor Allen DuPont Breck, mostly headshots. Images also include Breck with Chancellor Chester Alter; Breck with history professor John Livingston and photos of Woodstock West; Breck impersonating a historical character at a "Nostalgia" event; Breck impersonating Copernicus in a speech at summer commencement; and Breck receiving a Distinguished Teaching Award. 5 color prints of portraits of Breck, including Breck as Copernicus and...
Dates: 1972-1999

Allen DuPont Breck - Photos 2, 1969-1998

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0138.0019
Abstract 17 black and white prints of University of Denver history professor Allen DuPont Breck, including Breck impersonating Copernicus in a summer commencement speech; with Earl Rinker and Mike Parker at Founders Day where Breck received the Evans Award; with Charles Carlson; speaking at Founders Day dinner; interviewing Arnold Toynbee for the University magazine; with Charles Carlson; with DU students for Development Office promotion; receiving an award at Undergraduate Student Award Ceremonies;...
Dates: 1969-1998

Allen DuPont Breck Photos 3, 1966-1995

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0138.0020
Abstract

12 black and white prints of University of Denver history professor Allen DuPont Breck. Images include Breck impersonating John Evans at 1864 Club event; at Kansas City alumni chapter; and talking to students at Observatory Park. 4 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, including Breck giving a History Women's Club lecture. 5 black and white contact sheets without negatives, including Breck with John Livingston for Public Relations story on Woodstock West.

Dates: 1966-1995

Feldman Documents, ''112 Mercer Street'' Research and Notes, 2001-2003

 File
Identifier: M145.08.0018.0010
Abstract

This folder contains research and notes collected by Burton Feldman for his book ''112 Mercer Street''.

Dates: 2001-2003

Feldman Documents, ''Against Fame'' Prospectus, circa 1970-1990

 File
Identifier: M145.05.0012.0017
Abstract

This folder contains a prospectus for Burton Feldman's book entitled ''Against Fame.''

Dates: circa 1970-1990

Feldman Documents, ''Book Rationale/Outline'' for ''112 Mercer Street'', circa 2001

 File
Identifier: M145.08.0018.0009
Abstract

This folder contains the original rationale and outline for ''112 Mercer Street'' when Feldman was still calling it ''Exit Einstein and Friends.''

Dates: circa 2001

Feldman Documents, Curriculum Vitae (2 of 4), 1985-1989

 File
Identifier: M145.04.0011.0011
Abstract

This folder is the second of four containing copies and drafts of Burton Feldman's curriculum vitae.

Dates: 1985-1989

Feldman Documents, Curriculum Vitae (3 of 4), 1966-1996

 File
Identifier: M145.04.0011.0012
Abstract

This folder is the third of four containing copies and drafts of Burton Feldman's curriculum vitae as well as professional correspondence regarding Burton's professorship and salary.

Dates: 1966-1996

Feldman Documents, Curriculum Vitae (4 of 4), 1965-1995

 File
Identifier: M145.04.0011.0013
Abstract

This folder is the fourth of four containing copies and drafts of Burton Feldman's curriculum vitae as well as some other professional correspondence regarding Burton's professorship and salary.

Dates: 1965-1995