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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 4 Collections and/or Records:

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

University of Denver Field House Arena Ice Rink, between 1950-1980

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00122
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver (DU) Field House Arena ice hockey rink during recreational ice skating for adults and children.

Dates: between 1950-1980

University of Denver Recreational Men's Basketball, 2001

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0003.00113
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) male staff member prepares to pivot with the basketball as another male staff member guards him during a recreational basketball game in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 2001

University of Denver - Student walking on a tightrope, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0038.00002
Abstract

The image depicts an unidentified female student, walking on a tightrope while holding an umbrella, on the University of Denver's campus with Buchtel Memorial Chapel in the background, circa 1910.

Dates: circa 1910