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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 53 Collections and/or Records:

Buildings - Alumni Gym, 1975-1997

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0135.0047
Abstract

Black and white negatives and contact sheets; and color negatives, contact sheets, and slides related to the Alumni Gym at the University of Denver, including the gymnastics facilities and the building's demolition in 1997.

Dates: 1975-1997

Buildings - Arena, Interior, 1973-1992

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0135.0050
Abstract

Black and white contact sheets of various interior shots of the old arena building at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1973-1992

Buildings - Arena, Interior 2, 1962-1992

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0135.0051
Abstract

Black and white negatives and contact sheets; and color slides of various interior views of old arena building at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1962-1992

Burnsley Invitational - Gymnastics, 1998 February

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00013
Abstract

Roll of 37 35 mm. photographic negatives taken at the University of Denver Pioneers women's gymnastics Burnsley Invitational Tournament in Denver, Colorado in February 1998. DU gymnasts in floor exercise, vault and uneven bars.

Dates: 1998 February

Rilling Athletic Club, 1946

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0031.00001
Abstract

The image depicts 19 individuals, the front 8, from left to right are: Josephine Lynch, Carlson, unknown, Ruth Drumm [illegible], Mrs. Gursuch, Mrs. Girault, Mrs. Nelzer, with arms hooked, dressed in different costumes in the University of Denver's gymnasium, for the Rilling Athletic Club in 1946.

Dates: 1946

Sports - Weightlifting, 1980-1992

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0032
Abstract

Black and white negatives, contact sheets, and prints of students weight training at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1980-1992

University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, 1913

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00074
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium in the midst of a snow storm.

Dates: 1913

University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1915-1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00075
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.

Dates: between 1915-1925

University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1940-1950

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00076
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.

Dates: between 1940-1950

University of Denver Alumni Gymnasium, between 1910-1920

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00077
Abstract

Postcard featuring an image of the University of Denver (DU) Alumni Gymnasium.

Dates: between 1910-1920