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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 288 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver - Students, 1964

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0038.00005
Abstract

The image depicts Grace Melzer, Chancellor Chester M. Alter, Chas Hahn, Marry Dodds, at a Class of 1914 Reunion for the University of Denver, in 1964.

Dates: 1964

University of Denver Students at Founders Day, 1959

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0004.00001
Abstract University of Denver (DU) students cut a cake as Board of Trustees President Robert W. Selig speaks at a podium during the 1959 DU Founders Day celebration in Denver, Colorado. Chancellor Chester M. Alter (to right of Selig) and award recipients look on. Students, left to right: Jeanette Dale (1959 Miss DU and President of Associated Women Students), Jim Sorenson (President of Student Senate), Edythe (Edie) Goldstein (President of Coed Journalists), and Steve LeSatz (Pioneers men's...
Dates: 1959

Wilbur D. Engle, between 1914-1928

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00012
Abstract

University of Denver vice chancellor and acting chancellor Wilbur D. Engle poses for a portrait. Engle served as vice chancellor starting in 1914. He also served as acting chancellor for two separate terms, first from 1920-1922 (between chancellors Buchtel and Harper), then from 1927-1928 (between chancellors Harper and Hunter).

Dates: between 1914-1928

William Fraser McDowell, between 1890-1899

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00008
Abstract

University of Denver second chancellor William Fraser McDowell poses for a portrait. McDowell was DU's chancellor from 1890-1899.

Dates: between 1890-1899

William Fraser McDowell, between 1890-1899

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0017.00001
Abstract

Cabinet cards with black and white portrait of William Fraser McDowell, second chancellor of the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1890-1899

William Fraser McDowell

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0017.00002
Abstract

Black and white headshot of William Fraser McDowell, second Chancellor of the University of Denver.

Dates: 1890-1899

William Fraser McDowell

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0017.00003
Abstract

Black and white print of William Fraser McDowell, former chancellor of the University of Denver and later Methodist bishop in Chicago and Washington, D.C.

Dates: 1890-1899

World War I, 1918

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0033
Abstract

Images related to World War I training at the University of Denver: 16 black and white prints, including Chancellor David Shaw Duncan, Granville Johnson, Earl Engle, and Reuben Borgeson at an ROTC parade; ROTC cadets in training drills; ROTC cadets on parade; and group portraits of ROTC cadets. 1 medium format black and white negative.

Dates: 1918