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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 41 Collections and/or Records:

Accrual: Bercu Gross Family Collection, B356

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2024.015
Dates: 1942 - 2002

Blazing the Trail: An Early History of Denver’s Jewish Community, 2009

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00008
Abstract

Brief description of several early Jewish leaders of commerce, philanthropy, religion, and community as well as several Jewish lawyers, doctors, merchants, and politicians in Colorado.

Dates: 2009

Box 49, 1900 - 2005

 File — Box B356.05.0049: Series B356.05 [Barcode: U186023306069]
Identifier: B356.05.0049
Abstract

Box predominantly contains materials relevant to Valerie Gross Horwitz as well as a photo of Florence Mistachkin, photos of Valerie Horwitz, Julian Horwitz, and photos of their children. Other materials include scrapbook pages, certifications, diplomas, and caricature drawings of Valerie, Norman, and Dorothy Gross.

Dates: 1900 - 2005

Civilizing the West: Early Colorado Jews in the Arts, 2011

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00010
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish artists, musicians, composers, and conductors in Colorado. Jewish influence on arts in Colorado.

Dates: 2011

Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner, 1987 June 8

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0053.00016
Abstract

Left to right Eva Hecht, Dr. Emil Hecht, and Dr. Elie Wiesel sit at the head table during the Center for Judaic Studies Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner. Dr. Stanley Wagner walks behind them.

Dates: 1987 June 8

Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner, 1987 June 8

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0053.00017
Abstract

Left to right Eva Hecht, Dr. Emil Hecht, and Dr. Elie Wiesel sit at the head table during the Center for Judaic Studies Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner.

Dates: 1987 June 8

Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner, 1987 June 8

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0053.00018
Abstract

Left to right Charles Schayer, Faye Schayer, Rabbi Steve Foster, and Joyce Foster during the Center for Judaic Studies Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner at the Marriot.

Dates: 1987 June 8

Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner, 1987 June 8

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0053.00019
Abstract

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Allen during the Center for Judaic Studies Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner at the Marriot.

Dates: 1987 June 8

Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner, 1987 June 8

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0053.00020
Abstract

Rabbi Stanley Wagner and Herb Buchwald pose together wearing tuxedos during the Center for Judaic Studies Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner at the Marriot.

Dates: 1987 June 8

Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner, 1987 June 8

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0053.00021
Abstract

Left to right Peryle Hayutin Beck and Doris Hayutin during the Center for Judaic Studies Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner at the Marriot.

Dates: 1987 June 8