University of Denver
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 folderFound in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Business Administration Students on Sundeck, 1940-1959
Still image of two female and two male business administration students on the sundeck of the business administration building on DU's downtown campus. Three are seated at a white picnic table and the fourth leans over, talking to them. On the table are books and Coca-Cola bottles. In the background Colorado's capital building is prominently featured.
Campus - Early Buildings, 1890 April 3
The contact sheet depicts images of the groundbreaking for the University Hall, at the University of Denver, on 4/3/1890.
Chester Alter Serving Students Tea, between 1953-1966
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.
Freshman Orientation, 1967 September
The image depicts four individuals including Mrs. Mitchell and Chancellor Chester M. Alter greeting new students and parents at a Pionner Week reception, at the University of Denver, in September 1967.
Student Union - Dedication, 1950 September 30
The image depicts five individuals including Chancellor Albert Charles Jacobs holding an oversized key, affiliated with the student union at the University of Denver, on Sept. 30, 1950.
Student Union - Dedication, 1950 September 30
The image depicts six unidentified individuals standing behind the cafeteria equipment, affiliated with the University of Denver, on Sept. 30, 1950.
University of Denver General Classroom Building - Slides, between 1969-2000
Exterior view of the Business Administration Building (later part of Sturm Hall) on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with a student standing on the grass in front of a sign reading "Business Administration."
University of Denver - Students, circa 1900
The image depicts 13 unidentified female students from a sorority pose in front of the Chancellor Buchtel's house for the University of Denver's Chancellor breakfast, circa 1900.
University of Denver - Students, 1964
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.
University of Denver - Students and Faculty, circa 1960
The image depicts a large group of returning students and fauclty for the fall quarter, circa 1960, affiliated with the University of Denver. The group is standing outside infront of a building on the University of Denver Campus.