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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:

Chancellor Smith with Chancellor's Leadership Core, 1986 October

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0017.00006.00001
Abstract

Photographic image from contact sheet of Chancellor Smith posing with students in the Chancellor's Leadership Core in October of 1986.

Dates: 1986 October

Chester Alter Serving Students Tea, between 1953-1966

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0018.00001
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter serves tea to a table of female students at a "Faculty Fetch" event. Alter is wearing a white apron and waiter's cap over his suit and tie. Part of a kitchen and a Coca-Cola vending machine are visible in the background.

Dates: between 1953-1966

Daniel Ritchie Skiing with Students, between 1989-2005

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0018.00001
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie pauses with students at the top of a ski slope at the University of Denver's Winter Carnival.

Dates: between 1989-2005

Dwight Smith Serving Food to Students at Spring Carnival, between 1984-1989

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0016.00001
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Dwight M. Smith serves food to students at the Spring Carnival Chancellor's Barbecue on Driscoll Green on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Smith is wearing a white chef's coat and hat, a dark apron, and an oven mitt; one of the students is wearing a Broncos shirt, and an unidentified man is wearing an apron reading "Chancellors BBQ."

Dates: between 1984-1989

Student Freshmen Inspect Lightbulb with Chancellor Alter, 1963

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0017.00002.00001
Abstract

The image depicts three unidentified people standing next to Chancellor Alter who is holding a box of lightbulbs in his left hand and a light bulb in his right hand at the University of Denver in 1963.

Dates: 1963

Students - Orientation - Pioneers in the Rockies, 1974-2000

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0018
Abstract

Black and white negatives and contact sheets; and color negatives, contact sheets, and slides related to Pioneers in the Rockies activities at the University of Denver. Also includes color negatives and contact sheets related to Pioneer Honors Students at a Colorado Rockies game.

Dates: 1974-2000

Traditions - Pioneer Day, 1945-1993

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010
Abstract Images from Pioneer Days at the University of Denver: 27 black and white prints taken by W. T. (Bill) Anderson, Jr.'48, including Chancellor Caleb Gates speaking; students dancing at the Pioneer Promenades; the class of 1946; Marian (Anderson) Wade '46; and (Roy) Raul Nunez '48 and Earl Denbeste '48. 6 undated black and white prints, including students dancing; students in old-time costumes; and a Pioneer Day parade near the Denver Civic Center (State Capitol in the background) from c. 1940....
Dates: 1945-1993

Traditions - Winter Carnival, 1983-1995

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0018
Abstract Images from Winter Carnival at the University of Denver: 20 black and white prints, mostly undated, including Winter Carnival ticket sales; skis on racks at Steamboat resort; students getting skis; students unloading a car in the snow; skiers on the slopes; view of Steamboat ski resort; students sitting by a fireplace; view of ski slopes; ski lift car; students on a chairlift; students grilling at ski resort; Chancellor Daniel Ritchie skiing with students; and Scott Adderton, Johnny...
Dates: 1983-1995

Traditions - Winter Carnival - Contact sheets + slides 3, 1983-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0102.0023
Abstract Images related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver: 6 medium format black and white negatives with prints. 4 medium format black and white negatives, including students eating lunch at Winter Carnival 1998; students snowboarding at Winter Carnival 1998. 4 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets. 2 black and white contact sheets without negatives. 13 color slides of group portraits of Winter Carnival staff, including with Chancellor Daniel Ritchie.. 2 medium format...
Dates: 1983-1999

University of Denver - Students, 1964

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0038.00005
Abstract

The image depicts Grace Melzer, Chancellor Chester M. Alter, Chas Hahn, Marry Dodds, at a Class of 1914 Reunion for the University of Denver, in 1964.

Dates: 1964