University of Denver
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 folderFound in 20 Collections and/or Records:
Sports - Recreation for Life PHOTOS, 1988
Black and white negatives, contact sheets, and prints; and color prints related to Recreation for Life activities at the University of Denver.
Sports - Skateboarding/Rollerblading, 1980-1999
Black and white negatives and prints; and color slides of students skateboarding and rollerblading on the University of Denver campus.
Student Volunteers, circa 1995
This image depicts four unidentified students from the University of Denver participating in The Park People organization, at an unidentified location, circa 1995. The students are standing against a wood fence, wearing The Park People t-shirts and homemade "DU" bandanas, either around their thigh or head. Two of the students are holding gardening tools and a newly planted tree is inbetween the four of them.
Students Camping, between 1957-1958
The image depicts University of Denver students: unknown, Rita Wright, unknown, Anne Welch, Arnold Grossman, Carolyn Allred, outside roasting marshmellows, between 1957-58.
Students Cooking on a Campfire, circa 1950
The image depicts seven unidentified students cooking around a large campfire , affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1950. Three of the individuals are handling large skillets over the campfire while four individuals are holding plates.
Students Playing Bridge, 1954
The image depicts 10 unidentified students behind the SU playing bridge on the lawn, affiliated with the University of Denver, in 1954.
University of Denver - Student walking on a tightrope, circa 1910
The image depicts an unidentified female student, walking on a tightrope while holding an umbrella, on the University of Denver's campus with Buchtel Memorial Chapel in the background, circa 1910.
University of Denver - Students, circa 1900
The image depicts 12 unidentified students of the University of Denver, sitting next to railroad tracks while wearing hats, circa 1900.
University of Denver - Students, circa 1970
The image depicts 49 unidentified students posing for the photo in a unidentified park, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1970. The students are sitting on top of payground equipment in the image. Other playground equipment and a lake can be seen in the background.
University of Denver - Students, 1979
The image depicts 18 unidentified individuals, sitting outside in the snow watching television while drinking beer, affiliated with the University of Denver, in 1979.