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 2 Collections and/or Records:
Lowell Thomas in Arab Headdress, circa 1918
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.
Lowell Thomas with Tribesmen, between 1915-1950
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.