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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:

Feldman Documents, Ephemera, 1966-1998

 File
Identifier: M145.04.0009.0028
Abstract

This folder is the second of two containing all official documentation pertaining to Burton Feldman's faculty reviews over the course of his career both at both the University of Denver and the University of Maryland.

Dates: 1966-1998

Lowell Thomas in Arab Headdress, circa 1918

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00002.00004
Abstract

Photographic image of Lowell Thomas, University of Denver alumnus (B.A., M.A. 1912), famed world traveler, journalist, author, and broadcaster. He is perhaps most famous for introducing T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) to the world. He is wearing an Arab headdress and army-style shirt. Location unknown, date is presumed to be circa 1918.

Dates: circa 1918

Lowell Thomas with Tribesmen, between 1915-1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00002.00002
Abstract

Photographic image of University of Denver alumnus Lowell Thomas, flanked by two tribesmen in full regalia, while other tribe members look on. Location and date unknown.

Dates: between 1915-1950

Study Abroad, 1999

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0021.00001
Abstract

The image depicts three unidentified individuals and seven llamas on top of a mountain in an unidentified location, affiliated with the University of Denver, in 1999.

Dates: 1999

Study Abroad, circa 1975

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0021.00002
Abstract

The image depicts five unidentified individuals holding up mugs at a table in an unidentified restaurant in Heidelberg, Germany, affiliated with the University of Denver study abroad program, undated.

Dates: circa 1975

Study Abroad, circa 1960

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0021.00003
Abstract

The image depicts six unidentified law students having a conversation in England, affiliated with the University of Denver study abroad program, circa 1960.

Dates: circa 1960