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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:

10-year Budgetary Plan, Department of Physics, 1960-1961

 File
Identifier: M043.03.01.0001.0025
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Bryon Cohn subseries University of Denver Administrative materials contains correspondence, course information, budget information and fire damage data.

Dates: 1960-1961

Arvila Alter and Mrs. Rollie Bradford at Faculty Conference (Frame 2), 1955

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0018.00002
Abstract

Arvila Alter and Mrs. Rollie Bradford play shuffleboard at a University of Denver (DU) faculty retreat. A house with log siding is visible in the background.

Dates: 1955

Class Portrait Spring 1902, 1902

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00035
Abstract

Black and white photograph of faculty and students posing in front of Old Main (University Hall). The grass in the foreground, and sky and building in the background are lightly colorized.

Dates: 1902

Courses, Physics, 1959-1962

 File
Identifier: M043.03.01.0001.0028
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Bryon Cohn subseries University of Denver Administrative materials contains correspondence, course information, budget information and fire damage data.

Dates: 1959-1962

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

Equipment, Department of Physics, 1961-1962

 File
Identifier: M043.03.01.0001.0031
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Bryon Cohn subseries University of Denver Administrative materials contains correspondence, course information, budget information and fire damage data.

Dates: 1961-1962

Faculty

 Collection
Identifier: U160
Abstract

Collection contains records related to faculty at the University of Denver. Record include faculty publications, faculty and staff directories, personnel guidelines, faculty handbooks, lectures, meeting minutes, benefit information, appointment calendars, faculty study data, sabbatical leave requests, faculty tenure information and surveys.

Dates: Other: 1947-2009

Faculty Committees, 1968-1977

 File
Identifier: M028.02.0007.0028
Abstract

Types of Materials: Correspondence, memos, petition, meeting minutes, list of committees

Dates: 1968-1977

Faculty, Physics Department, 1958-1962

 File
Identifier: M043.03.01.0001.0033
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Bryon Cohn subseries University of Denver Administrative materials contains correspondence, course information, budget information and fire damage data.

Dates: 1958-1962

Faculty/Staff Superstars Activity, 1978 May 12

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00004.00001
Abstract

A group of unidentified persons participates in an outdoor activity at a faculty/staff "Superstars" event at the University of Denver. Four people each have their feet on the same pair of ski-like planks and are trying to keep their balance as they move together.

Dates: 1978 May 12