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 30 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.
Business Administration Class, 1940-1959
Still image of seated female business administration students in a classroom with instructor standing at the front of the room. Each student has a typewriter in front of them. An older female stands in the background.
Business Administration Students, 1940-1959
Still image of business administration students and professor. The students are sitting in a U-shape and working on adding machines.
Business Administration Students, 1940-1959
Still image of business administration students working with machines.Four female students are either seated in front of or standing and looking at what appear to be adding machines. A male stands to the right, looking on.
Business Administration Students and Faculty, between 1930-1940
Still image of students and faculty of the Business Administration department in the 1930s. A group of 21 females and 23 males stands on the stairs of a brick building, surrounding a statue of two women reading. Group includes Dean of Business Administration, George A. Warfield.
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.
Driscoll, William T., between 1943-1980
Black and white print of headshot of University of Denver professor of Zoology and Dean William T. Driscoll.