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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 17 Collections and/or Records:

Homecoming Traditions - Making Floats for Parade, between 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0005.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of five female students making papier-mache for a floats for the Homecoming parade at the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1950-1955

Homecoming Traditions - Parade, 1969 November 22

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0017.00001
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting a covered-wagon float in the 1969 Homecoming parade at the University of Denver. The wagon is being pulled by two horses, with three students in pioneer costumes riding in the front of the wagon, while other students march alongside and behind it. The side of the wagon bears a large circular logo with the words "University of Denver."

Dates: 1969 November 22

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, circa 1949

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0004.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of three female students in sailor costumes on a float in the University of Denver's Homecoming parade in Denver, Colorado. The float includes a large sail in the middle, cardboard waves along the edge marked "30," "Sucker," "60," "Tex," and "43," and the slogan "We'll Sail O'er 'Em" along the side of the float.

Dates: circa 1949

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, 1976 November 5

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0020.00001
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting students riding on a truck decorated as a float in the 1976 Homecoming parade at the University of Denver. Standing atop the float is a giant figure, possibly Denver Boone, with the word "Denver" on its chest.

Dates: 1976 November 5

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, 1977 November 4

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0021.00001
Abstract

Black and white print depicting a float from the 1977 Homecoming parade at the University of Denver. The float features a giant papier-mache figure of a dogsled driver holding a whip and other figures that apparently represent dogs, and is labeled along the side, "DU WHIPS THE HUSKI[ES]." Several students are sitting on the float, one of whom is wearing a Sigma Chi shirt.

Dates: 1977 November 4

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, 1980 October 24

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0023.00001
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting a float in the University of Denver's 1980 Homecoming parade. At least 11 students are standing or sitting on the bed of a Ford pickup truck, obscuring most of the float decorations, while the side of the float is labeled with at least 6 Greek letters.

Dates: 1980 October 24

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, 1982

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0025.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of a float in the University of Denver's 1982 Homecoming parade. Seven students are sitting or standing on the back of a flatbed truck, including musicians playing drumset, trumpet, and clarinet, and one person wearing a striped referee's shirt, along with a life-size papier-mache statue. The side of the float is labeled "University of Denver Piooner PUSH Undergraduate Alumni Association" and bears a drawing of Denver Boone.

Dates: 1982

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float, 1985

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0027.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of a float in the University of Denver's 1985 Homecoming parade. The float is built on a pickup truck, with two students riding on the hood and at least six more sitting or standing in the back, along with a person in a duck costume. The truck is decorated with streamers and balloons, and a banner along the side reads "Driscoll University Center Klub C. C. DUCK'S."

Dates: 1985

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float (Frame 20), 1989 November

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0028.00001
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting the Alpha Gamma Omega float in the University of Denver's 1989 Homecoming parade. Ten students are sitting or standing on the bed of a truck, while the decorations behind them include a cardboard house labeled Alpha Gamma Delta, and a giant papier-mache figure.

Dates: 1989 November

Homecoming Traditions - Parade Float (Frame 20), 1990 October

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0029.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of students on a float in the University of Denver's Homecoming parade. Of the at least 17 students sitting or standing on the truck, most of them are wearing white T-shirts, shorts, and tennis shoes. Some type of large decoration or mascot is visible behind them.

Dates: 1990 October