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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 137 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Student Activity ''Juniors in Bathrobes'', 1906

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0014.00001
Abstract

The University of Denver (DU) junior class of 1906 mocks the senior class' caps and gowns by wearing bathrobes in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1906

University of Denver Student Condoleezza Rice, 1976 May 24

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0023.00010
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) student Condoleezza Rice in a series of snapshots in a classroom setting with classmates. Rice was a student of the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) at University of Denver (DU) in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1976 May 24

University of Denver Student Condoleezza Rice, 1976 May 24

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0024.00003
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) student Condoleezza Rice in a series of snapshots in a classroom setting with classmates. Rice was a student of the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) at University of Denver (DU) in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1976 May 24

University of Denver Tradition Winter Carnival, between 1960-1990

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0005.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) male and female students ride in a truck decorated with a banner that reads: ''DU Winter Carnival.'' One female student holds skis. Winter Carnival is a yearly University of Denver tradition that began in 1960, with both on-campus and on-mountain activities like snowboarding, skiing, and ice skating.

Dates: between 1960-1990

Vera Sears Poses for Picture, 1951

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Identifier: M272.01.0001.0002.00009
Abstract

Vera Sears poses for a picture at DU Lamont School of Music's Dance Department in Denver, Colorado. Vera Sears taught at the Children's Dance Theatre (a part of the University of Denver Lamont School of Music), serving as director for 17 years.

Dates: 1951

Vera Sears Poses for Picture, 1951

 Item
Identifier: M272.01.0001.0002.00010
Abstract

Vera Sears poses for a picture at DU Lamont School of Music's Dance Department in Denver, Colorado. Vera Sears taught at the Children's Dance Theatre (a part of the University of Denver Lamont School of Music), serving as director for 17 years..

Dates: 1951

Vera Sears Poses for Picture, 1951

 Item
Identifier: M272.01.0001.0002.00011
Abstract

Vera Sears poses for a picture at DU Lamont School of Music's Dance Department in Denver, Colorado. Vera Sears taught at the Children's Dance Theatre (a part of the University of Denver Lamont School of Music), serving as director for 17 years.

Dates: 1951