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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 30 Collections and/or Records:

Albert Sims, Ben Cherrington, Josef Korbel, and Joe Slater, between 1962-1975

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0138.0033.00003
Abstract

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.

Dates: between 1962-1975

Business Administration Class, 1940-1959

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0049.0002.00007
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1940-1959

Business Administration Students, 1940-1959

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0049.0002.00005
Abstract

Still image of business administration students and professor. The students are sitting in a U-shape and working on adding machines.

Dates: 1940-1959

Business Administration Students, 1940-1959

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0049.0002.00006
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1940-1959

Business Administration Students and Faculty, between 1930-1940

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Identifier: U201.01.0049.0001.00001
Abstract

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.

Dates: between 1930-1940

Chancellor Ritchie and VIPs at the Yegge Center Dedication, circa 1995

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0004.00002
Abstract Photographic image of five men in suits wearing hard hats at the dedication of the Yegge Center at the Sturm College of Law; three hold sledgehammers, one a cane, and one a shovelful of dirt. They are standing in a building and a wall behind them has holes from sledgehammers. Left to right, they are: Yegge Center dedication Honoree Bob (Robert) Zegge, Sonny Mupelli (donor), Chancellor Dan Ritchie, George Holly [sp?] (alum and donor), law dean Dennis Lynch. On the campus of the University of...
Dates: circa 1995

Coombe, Robert D. VIP Photos, 1982-1995

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0001
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1982-1995

David Shaw Duncan, between 1935-1941

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00005
Abstract

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.

Dates: between 1935-1941

Driscoll, William T., between 1943-1980

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0043
Abstract

Black and white print of headshot of University of Denver professor of Zoology and Dean William T. Driscoll.

Dates: between 1943-1980

Driscoll, William T. - VIP Bio File Photographs 2, 1956-1983

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0012
Abstract 25 black and white prints of William T. Driscoll, biology professor and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Denver, including a headshot of Driscoll taken for Founders Day; Driscoll with students; taking notes from a speech on television; dancing with students; helping undergraduate students in a biology class; registration day; and several headshots of Driscoll. Also includes 4 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, 1 set of black and...
Dates: 1956-1983