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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 50 Collections and/or Records:

Accrual: Bercu Gross Family Collection, B356

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2024.015
Dates: 1942 - 2002

Box 13, 1934-2002

 File
Identifier: B265.02.0013
Abstract

Box contains eleven (11) file folders, five (5) of which are from the personal papers series. The file folders contain the Weil family tree; a copy of William Weil's high school diploma, Japanese Language School reunion booklet, and identification cards; William Weil's memorial service materials; William Weil's 2002 correspondence; and Kathe Jervis' 2002 correspondence.

Dates: 1934-2002

Box 49, 1900 - 2005

 File — Box B356.05.0049: Series B356.05 [Barcode: U186023306069]
Identifier: B356.05.0049
Abstract

Box predominantly contains materials relevant to Valerie Gross Horwitz as well as a photo of Florence Mistachkin, photos of Valerie Horwitz, Julian Horwitz, and photos of their children. Other materials include scrapbook pages, certifications, diplomas, and caricature drawings of Valerie, Norman, and Dorothy Gross.

Dates: 1900 - 2005

Herbert A. Howe 1884 Diary, 1884

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00006
Abstract Professor Howe's diary for 1884 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, teaching activities at the University of Denver, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life. He was awarded a D.Sc. from Boston University for work in mathematics. On December 23 he married Fannie Shattuck, the 23-year old eldest daughter of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Joseph C. Shattuck. A brief mention of the wedding appears on that...
Dates: 1884

Herbert A. Howe 1885 Diary, 1885

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00007
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1885 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1885

Herbert A. Howe 1886 Diary, 1886

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00008
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1886 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1886

Herbert A. Howe 1887 Diary, 1887

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00009
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1887 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1887

Herbert A. Howe 1888 Diary, 1888

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00010
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1888 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, the donation of funds and construction of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1888

Herbert A. Howe 1889 Diary, 1889

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00011
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1889 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, construction of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1889

Herbert A. Howe 1890 Diary, 1890

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0003.00012
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1890 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, construction of Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1890