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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 5 Collections and/or Records:

Freshman Picnic, 1971 July 1

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0023.00001.00001
Abstract

The image depicts an unidentified individual sitting next to a pond with Cherrington Hall behind her, at the freshman picnic at University of Denver, in 7-1-71.

Dates: 1971 July 1

Students Lounge Outside on the Campus of the University of Denver, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0022.00007
Abstract

The image depicts multiple unidentified students sitting on the grass on campus at the University of Denver infront of the Carnegie Hall, in 1956. The Mary Reed Library tower can be seen in the background.

Dates: 1956

Students Outside University Hall, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0022.00006
Abstract

The image depicts multiple unidentified individuals standing in a group outside of the University Hall, at the University of Denver, in 1956.

Dates: 1956

University Hall - Groundbreaking, 1890 April 3

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0136.0034.00001.00001
Abstract

The image depicts the groundbreaking for the University Hall, at the University of Denver, on 4/3/1890.

Dates: 1890 April 3

University of Denver - Students, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0004.00006
Abstract

The image depicts 19 unidentified students standing outside on the University of Denver campus, circa 1950.

Dates: circa 1950