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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 1070 Collections and/or Records:

Business Students with Equipment, 1940-1959

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0049.0002.00011
Abstract

Still image of three business administration students stand and look at a large piece of machinery. A placard on the machine reads "Security Life and Accident Company". Another, similarly shaped machine is on the left, with a panel of lights, knobs, and buttons on its front. A wooden desk sits in the foreground.

Dates: 1940-1959

Calendar. Ski 2006. Some BB., 2006

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0046.00140
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The bulk of the records in this collection have been generated by the Media Relations unit, which is an administrative unit within the University of Denver Division of Athletics and Recreation. These records include: media guides, game programs, team rosters, press releases, photographs, and related promotional materials.

Dates: 2006

Campus Issues, circa 1965

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0011.00001
Abstract The image depicts multiple unidentified individuals discussing campus issues, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1965. Two of the individuals have their back to the camera and appear to be addressing the group. Others appear to be holding microphones up to the individuals with their backs to the camera. One individual in the group is holding a sign that says: "support Chancellor Mitchell." On the very right edge of the image an state trooper or police officer is standing at...
Dates: circa 1965

Campus Issues

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0011.00002
Abstract

The image depicts an unidentified speaker speaking to an unidentified audience at the University of Denver's basketball court, discussing unknown campus issues under the United States of America flag, undate. Three people in the audience appear to be holding signs. One sign reads "One dies every five minutes STOP!" and contains a hand drawn image of a bomb. The other signs are illegible.

Dates: 1977-1981

Campus Scenes 2, 1979-1998

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0137.0004
Abstract

Black and white prints of various scenes on the University of Denver campus, as well as color slides of stained-glass windows in Whatley Chapel.

Dates: 1979-1998

Campus - Scenes 1980s Folder 2, 1973-1987

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0137.0001
Abstract

Black and white negatives and contact sheets of various scenes on the University of Denver campus in the 1970s and 1980s.

Dates: 1973-1987

Carly Moss, between 1999-2000

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0056.00007
Abstract

Official portrait of Carly Moss, member of the 1999-2000 University of Denver women's basketball team, in her Denver jersey.

Dates: between 1999-2000

Chancellor Maurice Mitchell Speaks to Media, 1968

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0003.00009
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Chancellor Maurice Mitchell speaks to the media during a 1968 DU student sit-in at the DU registrar's office in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1968

Chancellor Ritchie in Parade, circa 1995

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0001.00006
Abstract

Photographic image of a parade with Chancellor Ritchie riding in the back of a Jeep with no top; a male student is driving and a female student stands in the passenger side. A line of vehicles carrying students stretches down the street behind them; balloons adorn almost every car. In the far rear a band and cheerleaders are visible. On or near the University of Denver campus, circa 1995.

Dates: circa 1995

Chancellor Ritchie Skiing with Students, circa 1995

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0001.00005
Abstract

Photographic image of Chancellor Ritchie with six individuals on skis and dressed in winter clothing on a mountain. Location unknown, circa 1995.

Dates: circa 1995