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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 46993 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver's Penrose Library, Mary Reed Building, Cherrington Hall, and University Hall, 1983 November 7

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0020.00010
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Penrose Library, Mary Reed Building, Cherrington Hall, and University Hall in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1983 November 7

University of Denver's Pioneer Plaza, 1999

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0010.00038
Abstract

Artist's concept of the Pioneer Plaza on the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1999

University of Denver's Quadrangle Area, 1999

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0010.00037
Abstract

Artist's concept of the Quadrangle Area on the University of Denver in Denver, University.

Dates: 1999

University of Kansas vs. University of Denver, September 27, 1946, D.U. Stadium, 1946 September 27

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00011
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against the University of Kansas on September 27, 1946 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1946 September 27

University of Men's Ski Team Members and Coach Pose with Trophies, 1954

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Identifier: U300.01.0010.00281
Abstract

1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach pose together upon return from the National Collegiate Ski Championships with trophies. Front row: John G. L'Orange, Russell Crook, Francis Wallace, head coach Willy Schaeffler, David C. Shaw, Glynn Cress, and Gunnar Jansen. Back row: Dale F. Thompson, Marvin L. Crawford, Alvin Paul Wegeman, John R. Cress, and Willis S. Olson.

Dates: 1954

University of Wyoming, Official Program, Denver vs. Wyoming, October 2, 1954, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00028
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against University of Wyoming on October 2, 1954 at Wyoming Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, Wyoming school songs. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.

Dates: 1954

University Park Campus, between 1960-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0010.00013
Abstract

Artist's concept of an aerial view of University of Denver University Park Campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1960-2008

University Park Campus Model, between 1953-1966

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0010.00007
Abstract

University Chancellor Chester Alter and General Chairman of the Program for New Resources John Evans are looking over the model of the University of Denver's University Park Campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1953-1966

University Park News, 1970 May 28

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0005.0003.00001
Abstract

University Park News front page clipping for May 28, 1970 issue. Top news story on the front page communicates Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell's views on campuses "being used as protected sanctuaries from which the outside society can be destroyed."

Dates: 1970 May 28