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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 39 Collections and/or Records:

Dudes and Dames, 1951 March

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0027.00001
Abstract

The photograph depicts four females holding hands while being held up by four males, all in western costume, while three other individuals watch a few feet away, outside of unidentified location, for the University of Denver's Dudes and Dames, in 3/51.

Dates: 1951 March

Dudes and Dames, 1951 March

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0027.00002
Abstract

The photograph depicts three males lifting three females outside of the Mary Reed Building, for the University of Denver's Dudes and Dames, in 3/1951.

Dates: 1951 March

Dudes and Dames, 1952

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0027.00003
Abstract

This photograph depicts 16 students dancing in front of the University of Denver's Mary Reed Building, for the Dudes and Dames organization, in 1952.

Dates: 1952

Dudes and Dames, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0027.00004
Abstract

The photograph depicts 12 students dancing on the west side of the University of Denver's Mary Reed Library Building, for the Dudes and Dames, circa 1950. The image shows the mountains in the horizon while the students twirl on the sidewalk, while wearing western costumes.

Dates: circa 1950

Dudes and Dames, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0027.00005
Abstract

The image depicts four students dancing on the west side of the Mary Reed Building on the University of Denver's campus, for the Pioneer Square Dancers, circa 1950. Two of the students are holding the other two students while they swing them in the air.

Dates: circa 1950

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

Faculty/Staff Superstars Activity, 1986 May 12

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00004.00004
Abstract

Five unidentified persons tie themselves together in preparation for a multi-legged race at a faculty/staff "Superstars" event at the University of Denver. One of them is wearing a T-shirt reading "National Swimming & Diving Championship, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon."

Dates: 1986 May 12

Faculty/Staff Superstars Activity (Frame 35), 1986 May 12

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00004.00005
Abstract

Three unidentified persons race past a cone while tied together at the waist as a part of a faculty/staff "Superstars" event at the University of Denver. A fourth person is seated on the ground next to the cone, which is labeled "Class Use Only."

Dates: 1986 May 12

Freshman Picnic, 1971 July 1

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0023.00001
Abstract

The contact sheet depicts images of the freshman picnic on the University of Denver campus, on 7-1-71.

Dates: 1971 July 1

Organizations - American Alpine Club, circa 1990

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0091.0001.00001
Abstract

This image depicts two unidentified individuals sitting behind a table showcasing the organization the American Alpine Club, while one unidentified individual looks at photographs displaying various unidentified images connected to the American Alpine Club, at an event affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1990.

Dates: circa 1990