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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 61 Collections and/or Records:

Students Cataloging, circa 1940

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0003.00003
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified University of Denver students cataloging books, circa 1940.

Dates: circa 1940

Students - Tintype, 1885 July

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0035.00001
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified female students from the University of Denver, in July 1885. The one on the left is standing against a large rock, holding a small hand purse, a fur coat on her arm and polka dot dress and a hat with a flower sticking out the top. The one on the right is sitting in a chair with her elbow resting on the arm of the chair, holding an umbrella in the other hand, wearing dark gloves, a dress with lace, and a round hat. The image is a tintype.

Dates: 1885 July

University of Denver Administrator Mabel Rilling, between 1909-1925

 Item
Identifier: M195.01.0001.0001.00001.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Director of Physical Education for Women Mabel Rilling poses for a formal portrait.

Dates: between 1909-1925

University of Denver - Student Portrait, circa 1880

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0035.00002
Abstract

The image depicts an unidentified female student from the University of Denver, circa 1880.

Dates: circa 1880

University of Denver - Student Portrait, circa 1890

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0036.00002
Abstract

The image is of an unidentified student of the University of Denver, in graduation garmet, circa 1890. The photograph is glued to a brown enclosure.

Dates: circa 1890

University of Denver - Student Portrait, circa 1890

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0036.00008
Abstract

The image is of a female University of Denver student, unidentified, reading a letter while sitting down in a cloth chair, with ornate, wooden walls in the background of an unidentified location, circa 1890. The photograph is a cart de visite with the information: "Clinton, 20 Pike's Peak Ave., Colorado Springs." stamped at the bottom.

Dates: circa 1890

University of Denver - Students, circa 1890

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0036.00003
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified female students of the University of Denver, wearing long dresses, holding hands and standing outside in front of a bush, circa 1890s.

Dates: circa 1890

University of Denver - Students, circa 1890

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0036.00010
Abstract

The image is of 9 unidentified students from the University of Denver having a picnic at the City Park for the Wycliff Cottages, circa 1890s.

Dates: circa 1890

University of Denver - Students, circa 1900

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0037.00001
Abstract

The image depicts ten unidentified female students of the University of Denver, outside in an unidentified place, circa 1900.

Dates: circa 1900

University of Denver - Students, circa 1900

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0037.00005
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified female students affiliated with the University of Denver, sitting cross-legged in front of some bushes, circa 1900.

Dates: circa 1900