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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 407 Collections and/or Records:

Lectures/Seminars, 1971-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0020
Abstract

Black and white negatives, contact sheets, and prints; and color negatives and contact sheets of lectures, classes, and seminars at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1971-1999

Libraries - Special Collection/Archives photo

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0025
Abstract

Black and white negatives, contact sheets, and prints; and color negatives, contact sheets, and prints relating to the Special Collections and Archives at the University of Denver Libraries, as well as color slides of still lifes shot for University of Denver promotional materials.

Dates: 1793-2009

Mass Media, 1971-1988

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0030
Abstract

Black and white negatives and contact sheets relating to media services and projects at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1971-1988

May Day Candidates, 1969

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0001
Abstract

4 black and white prints of 1969 May Day queen candidates at the University of Denver, including a group portrait of finalists Bette Lord, Lela Scott, Karen Nelker [?], Penny Frederickson, Linda Murphy, Patti Tilden, Cheryl Barnes, Karen Sanderlin, and Randee Bloom; and individual headshot of Bette Lord. 1 set of black and white negatives with contact sheets of group and individual portraits of 1969 May Day queen candidates.

Dates: 1969

May Days, 1969

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0002
Abstract

Images of students setting up for May Day celebrations at the University of Denver, including 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets and 1 black and white print.

Dates: 1969

Men's Basketball Records, 1947-2007

 Series
Identifier: U300.02
Scope and Contents

This series was collected and arranged prior to 2007. For additional information on the University of Denver men's basketball program, see Legacy Working Files (Series 4), Publications (Series 5), and Working Files (Series 6).

Dates: 1947-2007

Methodist Church photo, 1961-1976

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0031
Abstract

Black and white negatives, contact sheets and prints relating to the Methodist Church headquarters and to Methodist Scholarship winners at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1961-1976

Misc. Images - Buildings & Some Events & Athletics, 1950-1997

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0003
Abstract Miscellaneous images of athletics, buildings, and traditions at the University of Denver: 1 color print of Sigma Kappa house. 13 black and white prints of unidentified buildings; Buchtel Chaptel tower; Leo Block Alumni Center; the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house; portraits of DU hockey players and coaches, including Murry Armstrong, Jim Brown, Con Collie, Wayne Klinck, Rodney Schenck, Murray Massier, Livingstone, and Sharp; student drinking Coors beer; students in front of the Sigma Chi house;...
Dates: 1950-1997

Miscellaneos Photos - 1949-1999 and undated, 1949-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0033
Abstract

Black and white negatives and prints; and color slides relating to miscellaneous people and places at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1949-1999

Mountain Scenic, 1960

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0034
Abstract

Black and white contact sheets and prints of mountain scenes relating to student activities at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1960