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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:

Study Abroad, circa 1960

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0021.00003
Abstract

The image depicts six unidentified law students having a conversation in England, affiliated with the University of Denver study abroad program, circa 1960.

Dates: circa 1960

Summer School - Students, circa 1920

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0001.00001
Abstract

The image depicts 29 unidentified students at the University of Denver's summer school, in front of Carnegie Library, circa 1920.

Dates: circa 1920

The "D" Club, circa 1945

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0091.0017.00001
Abstract

Film transparency depicts an image of unidentified individuals dancing on a dance floor while Verne Byers and His Orchestra plays on a stage next to emergency doors to the left. The image is connected to The "D" Club affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1945.

Dates: circa 1945

The "D" Club

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0091.0017.00002
Abstract

This image depicts a page of an unidentified book, highlighting The "D" Club with an [illegible] paragraph and two photographs on the page. The top right-hand image is of [illegible] student associated with the "D" Club. The bottom image is of 34 athlete members of the "D" Club. The photograph is undated.

Dates: 1793-2009

Theater - Behind the Scenes

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0135.0029.00001
Abstract

The image depicts four unidentified individuals, one is putting something on the wall while the other three are holding sandwiches with one leg up, behind the scenes at the University of Denver theater, undated.

Dates: 1793-2009

Theater - Behind the Scenes

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0135.0029.00002
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified individuals looking into a mirror while putting on make up, for behind the scenes of the University of Denver theater, undated.

Dates: 1793-2009

Traditions, between 1950-1961

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0013
Abstract

Black and white print of University of Denver students at a Freshman Picnic in the 1950s.

Dates: between 1950-1961

Traditions - Cinco de Mayo PHOTO, 1972-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0014
Abstract Images of Cinco de Mayo celebrations at the University of Denver: 3 color slides, including a band performing at a Cinco de Mayo celebration outside of Driscoll Student Center. 1 medium format black and white negative. 4 black and white prints, including the band Kizumba performing at a Cinco de Mayo celebration outside of Driscoll Student Center; the cast of Rosario's Barrio; students in sombreros. 2 color prints, including dancers; and students in sombreros. 4 sets of black and white...
Dates: 1972-1999

Traditions - Fall Fest PHOTO, 1960-1981

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0026
Abstract

Images from Fall Fest at the University of Denver: 10 black and white prints, including Chancellor Ross Pritchard. 8 black and white contact sheets without negatives. 11 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets.

Dates: 1960-1981

Traditions - May Day

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0142.0001
Abstract

Black and white negatives related to May Day activities at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1793-2009