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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 8 Collections and/or Records:

Campus Scenes 2, 1979-1998

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0137.0004
Abstract

Black and white prints of various scenes on the University of Denver campus, as well as color slides of stained-glass windows in Whatley Chapel.

Dates: 1979-1998

Campus - Scenes 1980s Folder 2, 1973-1987

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0137.0001
Abstract

Black and white negatives and contact sheets of various scenes on the University of Denver campus in the 1970s and 1980s.

Dates: 1973-1987

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 of Denver Boettcher Center, between 1963-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0001.00026
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Boettcher Center from the south in Denver, Colorado. Drawing of a possible layout for the Boettcher Center.

Dates: between 1963-2008

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1970-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00037
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Panoramic view of the tower with Penrose Library behind it. Students walk on sidewalks in front of the Tower.

Dates: between 1970-2008

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