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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 522 Collections and/or Records:

Students infront of the Mary and Margery Reed Statue, 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0005.00006
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified freshman students outside the Margery Reed Building and standing infront of the Mary and Margery Reed statue, at the University of Denver, in 1950. One of the individuals is placing a hat on the other individual who is holding a pamphlet that reads: "Howdy Pinoeer! 1950."

Dates: 1950

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 Moving In, circa 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0020.00001
Abstract

The image depicts six unidentified individuals unloading suitcases from a Coloardo charter bus, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1970.

Dates: circa 1970

Students Moving In

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0020.00002
Abstract

The image depicts a line of unidentified students checking in at a table for orientation, affiliated with the University of Denver, undated.

Dates: 1960-1998

Students Moving In, circa 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0020.00003
Abstract

The image depicts four unidentified individuals holding suitcases and walking down a sidewalk towards the University of Denver, circa 1970.

Dates: circa 1970

Students Moving In, 1960-1969

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0020.00004
Abstract

The image depicts five unidentified individuals moving into the University of Denver housing, between 1960-69. One individual is carrying a duffle bag and a television while the individual next to him is pushing a box labeled Schwinn Bicycles, with other individuals surrounding them in an unidentified hallway.

Dates: 1960-1969

Students Moving In, 1969-1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0020.00005
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified individuals standing next to a suitcase on moving day at the University of Denver, between 1969-1970.

Dates: 1969-1970

Students of the World Prayer Day Speakers, 1965 October 6

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0095.0004.00003
Abstract

Black and white print of three unidentified persons read from a stack of papers.

Dates: 1965 October 6

Students - Orientation - Pioneer Week Photo, 1961-1980

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0016
Abstract

Black and white negatives, contact sheets, and prints related to Pioneer Week student orientation activities at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1961-1980

Students - Orientation - Pioneers in the Rockies, 1974-2000

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0018
Abstract

Black and white negatives and contact sheets; and color negatives, contact sheets, and slides related to Pioneers in the Rockies activities at the University of Denver. Also includes color negatives and contact sheets related to Pioneer Honors Students at a Colorado Rockies game.

Dates: 1974-2000