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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 156 Collections and/or Records:

Participants in Dance Marathon (Frame 25), 1972 May 2

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0087.0019.00004
Abstract

Black and white print of unidentified participants in the 1972 University of Denver Dance Marathon. One individual in the foreground is dancing, while the others are seated on the floor, several wearing cowboy hats. Some balloons are visible in the background, along with the scoreboard of the gymasium.

Dates: 1972 May 2

Physical Education - Modern Dance

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0011.00001
Abstract

Four unidentified persons perform a dance move from a seating position as part of a modern dance class at the University of Denver. The dancers are in a room with squares marked on the floor and fireplaces and bookshelves on the back wall.

Dates: 1966-1984

Physical Education - Modern Dance, 1982

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0011.00003
Abstract

Three dancers perform as a part of a Continuing Education modern dance activity at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1982

Physical Education - Modern Dance, 1966

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0011.00004
Abstract

A group of women perform various moves as part of a modern dance class at the University of Denver. One of them, facing the opposite direction from the others, holds a drum and a beater. The class is in a gym with basketball hoops on the walls.

Dates: 1966

Pioneer Club Square Dancers, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0026.00001
Abstract

This image depicts 14 unidentified students partificapting in the University of Denver's Pioneer Club Square Dancers organization, in an unidentified gymnasium, in 1956. Five of the students are sitting on the ground, while holding hands with their partners, who are standing underneath a basketball hoop.

Dates: 1956

Pioneer Club Square Dancers, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0026.00002
Abstract

This image depicts six unidentified students from the University of Denver's Pioneer Club Square Dancers, dancing outside with a view of the mountains in the background. The females are wearing long dresses while the males are wearing cowboy boots. The photograph is undated.

Dates: circa 1950

Pioneer Club Square Dancers, 1942

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0026.00003
Abstract

The image depicts 24 unidentified individuals standing on stage in western costume beneath a Chesterfield cigarettes ad, for the University of Denver's Pioneer Club Square Dancers, in 1942.

Dates: 1942

Pioneer Club - Square Dancers

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0026.00004
Abstract

The image depicts a dog and 15 Pioneer Square Dancers in full costume posing for the photographer in front of a stone wall and spruce trees at an unidentified location, for the University of Denver's organization, undated.

Dates: 1956-1983

Pioneer Week, 1964 September 14

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0134.0006.00002
Abstract

The image depicts various activities at the Pioneer Week at the University of Denver, on 9-14-1964.

Dates: 1964 September 14

Pioneer Week, 1964 September 14

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0134.0006.00002.00001
Abstract

The image depicts three unidentified individuals dancing on a stage and wearing matching costumes, in front of a large audience, at the Pioneer Week at the University of Denver, on 9-14-1964.

Dates: 1964 September 14