University of Denver
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 folderFound in 19 Collections and/or Records:
Ben Cherrington at Reception in Renaissance Room, between 1943-1946
University of Denver Chancellor Ben Mark Cherrington talks with three unidentified persons at a Founders Day reception in the Renaissance Room in Mary Reed Building on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
Caleb Gates Speaking at Pioneer Days, 1946
University of Denver (DU) Chancellor Caleb Gates speaks at a Pioneer Days event in front of Margery Reed Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
Chancellor Ritchie in Homecoming Parade, 1995 November
Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie riding in the front of a covered wagon in DU's Homecoming parade in November 1995. Both Ritchie and the driver of the wagon are wearing cowboy hats and boots, and the wagon bears signs reading "[illegible] Marshall" and "Wagons furnished by Cowboy Metal."
Chester Alter at Homecoming 1957
Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter and homecoming queen Barbara Jean Davis standing on the football field at University of Denver Stadium while Clarence Myhre speaks at a microphone and various persons in military uniform stand at attention.
Daniel Ritchie at Chancellor's Barbeque, between 1989-2005
Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie serving food from a grill at the Chancellor's Barbeque. Ritchie, seen in profile, is wearing a cowboy hat, a plaid shirt, and an apron with the word "[CHANCE]LLOR" on it.
Daniel Ritchie at Chancellor's BBQ (Frame 10), 1990 May
University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie serves food at the annual Chancellor's Barbecue in 1990. Ritchie is wearing a cowboy hat, plaid shirt, and an apron reading "Chancellor Ritchies' BBQ."
Daniel Ritchie at Chancellor's BBQ (Frame 13), 1990 May
University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie serves food at the annual Chancellor's Barbecue in 1990. Ritchie is wearing a cowboy hat, plaid shirt, and an apron reading "Chancellor Ritchie's BBQ."
Daniel Ritchie at Chancellor's BBQ (Frame 13), 1990 May
University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie serves food at the annual Chancellor's Barbecue in 1990. Ritchie is wearing a cowboy hat, plaid shirt, and an apron reading "Chancellor Ritchies' BBQ." He is also holding a spatula and tongs.
Daniel Ritchie at Founders Day Event, between 1989-2005
University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie shakes the hand of an unidentified man at a Founders Day event (probably the awards dinner).
Daniel Ritchie Skiing with Students, between 1989-2005
University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie pauses with students at the top of a ski slope at the University of Denver's Winter Carnival.