University of Denver
Organization
Sources
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"
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.
First year Hillel organization features full programming at DU
Citation
Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folderFound in 135 Collections and/or Records:
Continuing Education Program Records
Collection
Identifier: U023
Abstract
The University of Denver has offered continuing education throughout the years, managed by a variety of academic units. This collection gathers reports, publications, and promotional materials related to continuing education at the University, including afternoon, evening, and weekend classes.
Dates:
Other: 1947-1990
Convocation
Collection
Identifier: U148
Abstract
Collection contains Convocations from the University of Denver from 1964 through 1990.
Dates:
Other: 1972-1977
Found in:
Special Collections and Archives
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Convocation
Credit Union
Collection
Identifier: U150
Abstract
Collection contains information on the Credit Union at the University of Denver.
Dates:
Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in:
Special Collections and Archives
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Credit Union
Cree-Weiser Families Genealogical Material
Collection
Identifier: M133
Abstract
The Cree and Weiser families were associated both as pioneers in Georgetown, Colorado and as early supporters of the University of Denver. John Cree (1810-1893) was a Methodist minister, a founding trustee of the University of Denver (Colorado Seminary), and Postmaster of Georgetown. Dr. Reuben Bossart Weiser (1846-1922) was a Colorado State Senator, Georgetown dentist, and Dean of D.U. Dental College. The papers contain biographical and genealogical material about those men and their...
Dates:
1840-1980
Dana Ruzickova Papers
Collection
Identifier: M441
Abstract
This collection contains a scrapbook created by Dana Ruzickova during 1983-1984. It was determined that this scrapbook belongs to Dana due to a large number of photographs of her; there are some of her injured, with a notation that indicates she was preparing for a period of "TV and boredom." There are also photographs of her trip to Denmark. To cross-check, the K-book from 1983 was consulted for photographs of the 1983 tennis team.
Dates:
Other: 1983-1984
Degrees
Collection
Identifier: U151
Abstract
Collection contains honoray degrees and PhDs from the University of Denver.
Dates:
Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in:
Special Collections and Archives
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Degrees
Denver Urban Observatory Records
Collection
Identifier: U156
Abstract
The University of Denver was a participant in the Urban Observatory, a collaboration of city officials and colleges and universities to study the research resources and needs of an urban city. The project began in 1970 with support from the National League of Cities and funding from various Federal Agencies. The reports of the project describe the economic and social situation in Denver, studying attitudes of the citizens to various urban problems.
Dates:
1969-1981
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Records
Collection
Identifier: U035
Abstract
Collection contains documents, clippings, memos, correspondence, publications, and financial papers relating to the Depeartment of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
Dates:
Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Department of Geography Records
Collection
Identifier: U036
Abstract
Collection contains publications, correspondence, clippings, and documents relating to the Department of Geography.
Dates:
Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Department of History Records
Collection
Identifier: U041
Abstract
Collection contains slides, programs, booklets, bibliographies, department minutes, memos, and student papers related to the Department of History at the University of Denver.
Dates:
Other: Date Not Yet Determined