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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 42 Collections and/or Records:

Parent-Student Photograph at Parents Weekend, between 1960-1969

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0007.00002
Abstract

An unidentified man takes a photograph of two women, apparently a University of Denver student and her mother, at the bottom of the bleachers in University of Denver Stadium during Parents Weekend.

Dates: between 1960-1969

Spring Carnival Tricycle Race

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0016.00002
Abstract

Students participate in the Spring Carnival tricycle race at the University of Denver, while other students look on. The contestants, wearing DU Alpine race bibs, are employing different methods of operating the tricycles, including one male student who has his knees on the seat and his chest leaning against the handlebars and is pedaling with his hands. University Hall is visible in the background.

Dates: 1974-1999

Students in Pioneer Costumes for Pioneer Day

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010.00007
Abstract

Four unidentified women, probably University of Denver students, walk together, dressed in old-time pioneer costumes for Pioneer Day at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1945-1993

Students in Pioneer Costumes for Pioneer Day

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010.00008
Abstract

Black and white portrait of four unidentified men, probably University of Denver students, dressed in old-time pioneer costumes for Pioneer Day.

Dates: 1945-1993

Students in Pioneer Costumes for Pioneer Day

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010.00009
Abstract

Black and white print of four unidentified University of Denver students wearing old-time pioneer costumes for Pioneer Day. The male students are wearing plaid jackets and suits and bowler hats, and the female students are wearing long dresses and bonnets.

Dates: 1945-1993

Students Playing Broomball

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0020.00001
Abstract

Color print of University of Denver students playing broomball at Winter Carnival in an unidentified location.

Dates: 1971-1983

Traditions - Festival of Nations, 1992 February

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0016.00001
Abstract

6 strips of 36 negatives, on 35 milimeters film of University of Denver's traditions, Festival of Nations, in February of 1992, with unknown location.

Dates: 1992 February

Traditions - Greek Week Queen Finalists, 1959

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0002.00001
Abstract

Black and white photograph, of 1959 Greek Week queen finalists, in 1959. The image is of four women, three standing next to a grand piano, and one woman posing as if she is playing the grand piano, in an unidentified large upper-story room.

Dates: 1959

Traditions - Senior Fence

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0014.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of students painting the traditional senior fence on the campus of the University of Denver, with University Hall and Mary Reed Building visible in the background.

Dates: 1793-2009

Winter Carnival Queen

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0024.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of an unidentified woman being crowned as Winter Carnival queen at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1962-1970