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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 6 Collections and/or Records:

Barbecue on Ski Slopes at Steamboat Springs, 1983 January 31

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0019.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) students line up to eat at an outdoor barbecue at the base of the ski slopes in Steamboat Springs, Colorado during Winter Carnival 1983. Several persons wearing aprons are cooking on grills surrounded by a fence, and two ski lifts and several hotel buildings, including the Ptarmigan Inn, are visible in the background.

Dates: 1983 January 31
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120 / Traditions - Winter Carnival 2

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120 / Traditions - Winter Carnival

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120

Traditions - Winter Carnival 2, 1970-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0019
Abstract

13 black and white prints related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver, including a view of the chairlift; view of ski jumps at Steamboat Springs; students grilling at ski resort; and a giant snow sculpture. 1 color print of a horse-drawn sleigh ride.

Dates: 1970-1999
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120

Traditions - Winter Carnival - contact sheets & slides, 1973-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0021
Abstract Images related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver: 7 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, including images from the 1999 Winter Carnival student talent show. 4 black and white contact sheets without negatives. 2 medium format color negatives with black and white prints. 2 medium format black and white negatives with prints, including a group portrait of 1999 Winter Carnival staff. 20 color slides, including snow-covered trees at Winter Park resort; DU...
Dates: 1973-1999
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120

Traditions - Winter Carnival - Contact sheets + slides 2, 1968-1990

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0022
Abstract

Images related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver: 7 black and white contact sheets without negatives. 5 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets. 1 medium format color negative with black and white print. 1 medium format black and white negatives with print.

Dates: 1968-1990
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120

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