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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 8 Collections and/or Records:

AcU - Journalism, 1948-1998

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0057.0019
Abstract

Contains black and white photographic prints, negatives, and contact sheets, and color photographic negatives and contact sheets from the journalism department at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1948-1998

Carl Raschke Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M326
Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined

Lowell Thomas Copies, between 1915-1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00002
Abstract

Contact sheet of DU alumnus Lowell Thomas photograph copies.

Dates: between 1915-1950

Lowell Thomas in Arab Headdress, circa 1918

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00002.00004
Abstract

Photographic image of Lowell Thomas, University of Denver alumnus (B.A., M.A. 1912), famed world traveler, journalist, author, and broadcaster. He is perhaps most famous for introducing T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) to the world. He is wearing an Arab headdress and army-style shirt. Location unknown, date is presumed to be circa 1918.

Dates: circa 1918

Lowell Thomas in Lhasa, Tibet, 1949

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00001
Abstract Photographic image of University of Denver alumnus (B.A., M.A. 1912), journallist, broadcaster, and world traveler Lowell Thomas, with a Caucasian man believed to be Lowell Thomas, Jr.; and three unidentified Tibetan men. The photo is matted and this inscription is on the mat, in what is likely Thomas' own hand: "To the Jack Chapmans-Greetings from Lhasa. 1949. Lowell Thomas". The Tibetan Potala Palace is in the rear of the photograph. Thomas was invited to Tibet by the Dalai Lama. This...
Dates: 1949

Student Publishing

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0014.00001
Abstract

The image depicts three unidentified students working on a publishing project, affiliated with the University of Denver, undated.

Dates: 1972-1982

Student Publishing

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0014.00003
Abstract

The image depicts an unidentified individual working on a publishing project, affiliated with the University of Denver, undated.

Dates: 1972-1982

Student Publishing

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0014.00004
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified individuals working on a publishing project, affiliated with the University of Denver, undated.

Dates: 1972-1982