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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 82 Collections and/or Records:

Academics, circa 1985

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0015
Abstract 6 black and white prints of University of Denver students engaged in various academic pursuits, including a group portrait of an Elementary Algebra class on May 21, 1889; Professor Mario Iona discusses magnetic field lines surrounding a Helmholtz coil with physics students; art students posing with posters for an "Art of the South Seas" show at the Denver Art Museum; political science student posing at typewriter with map of Denver and campaign poster; anthropology student working with...
Dates: circa 1985

ACU - Law - Classes

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0135.0016
Abstract

Black and white negative of a law class at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1793-2009

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 Group Photo, 1951 July

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0049.0003.00003
Abstract

Still image of about fifty business administration faculty and students, standing in a group on the steps of an unidentified building.

Dates: 1951 July

Business Administration Student and Professor, 1940-1959

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0049.0003.00007
Abstract

Still image of a professor standing over a seated student. Both are looking at what appears to be an adding machine. The student holds a pencil poised above a notepad. In the background are a chalkboard, some type of chart on the wall, and an unidentified piece of machinery. On the University of Denver campus, circa 1950.

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, 1940-1959

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0049.0003.00008
Abstract

Still image of classroom full of business administration students and professor. The professor stands at the front of the room in front of a blackboard. Each student is seated at a desk using a different machine; some appear to be adding machines or typewriters, along with other unidentified machines. Large windows line one side of the classroom. On the University of Denver campus, circa 1950.

Dates: 1940-1959

Business Administration Students and Faculty, between 1930-1940

 Item
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

Business Administration Students in Class, 1940-1959

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0049.0003.00002
Abstract

Still image of an instructor standing and pointing to a chart with multiple graphs on it. Four male and one female student are seated at tables immediately in front of him. The chart is titled: "Salient Features of the Postwar Transition".

Dates: 1940-1959