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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 10 Collections and/or Records:

Ac. U. - Theatre - Performance (Untitled)

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0135.0030
Abstract

Black and white negatives related to theatre performances at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1793-2009

DU Theatre Production of Brigadoon (Frame 1A)

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0075.0002.00002
Abstract

A large number of actors strike an attentive pose as another actor speaks during the University of Denver's production of "Brigadoon" in 1967.

Dates: 1958-1984

DU Theatre Production of Brigadoon (Frame 10A), 1967

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Identifier: U201.01.0075.0002.00001
Abstract

7 apparently female actors strike a pose onstage during the University of Denver's production of "Brigadoon" in 1967. One of the actors has one leg extended out to the left and is crossing two swords or rapiers over her head.

Dates: 1967

DU Theatre Production of La Cenerentola, 1973 January 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0075.0002.00005
Abstract

Six actors perform in the University of Denver's production of "La Cenerentola" (Cinderella). Various actors are wearing frilly dresses, featherered hats, wigs, and fake noses.

Dates: 1973 January 15

DU Theatre Production of La Cenerentola (Frame 9), 1973 January 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0075.0002.00003
Abstract

Four actors perform in a scene from the University of Denver's production of Rossini's opera "La Cenerentola" (Cinderella). Two female actors in long formal dressed are standing next to two male actors in wigs who are writing at desks.

Dates: 1973 January 15

DU Theatre Production of La Cenerentola (Frame 9), 1973 January 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0075.0002.00004
Abstract

Two actrs perform in the University of Denver's production of "La Cenerentola" (Cinderella) in 1973. One of the actors is wearing a false nose and frilly dress, and the other is wearing a stocking cap and baggy clothes.

Dates: 1973 January 15

Gianni Schiacchi Opera, 1980 February 21

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00002.00001
Abstract

Four actors dressed in period costumes perform a scene from the opera Gianni Schiacchi at the University of Denver on 2/21/1980. The performer on the left is above the others on a small stage and appears to be singing or speaking, with arm outstretched. The other three react to him.

Dates: 1980 February 21

Theatre - Non-DU, 1960-1985

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0008
Abstract

15 black and white prints, including images of the Bread and Pupper Theater performing at the University of Denver at 1985.

Dates: 1960-1985

Unidentified Actors in Theatre Production, between 1970-1971

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Identifier: U201.01.0075.0003.00001
Abstract

Two unidentified actors perform in a theater production at the University of Denver from academic year 1970-1971.

Dates: between 1970-1971

Unidentified Persons in Theatre Production, 1953 October

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Identifier: U201.01.0075.0003.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of four unidentified persons involved in a University of Denver theatre production from 1953. Three of them are wearing Middle Eastern-style robes and headdresses, while the four is wearing a business suit and reading to them from a stack of papers.

Dates: 1953 October