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 647 Collections and/or Records:
Olietta Moore for Colorado Reflections
Olietta Moore, born and raised in Colorado, reminisces on her childhood growing up in the Barnum neighborhood, opening of the Colfax Viaduct, and riding the Barnum streetcar. Discusses writing music, attending the University of Denver at the Lamont School of Music, and entertaining soldiers after World War I. Moore reflects on the creation of the Cosmopolitan Club, fighting against segregation, and the Klu Klux Klan in Denver. Briefly mentions her work as a hard rock miner.
Oral History Interview with Anne Niblock, 1978 October 25
Anne talks about coming to Denver to finish her degree at the University of Denver and started working for National Jewish Hospital as the only teacher for the students grades 1-7, all the children were patients at the Hospital, she functioned as a teacher, foster mother, counselor; associated with the Denver Public School System.
Oral History Interview with Frayda Ornsten, 1978 July 17
Frayda Lynn Ornsten (née Blumberg) discusses her childhood, including the Jewish environment, schooling, and family gatherings. She also discusses her two marriages and her education and career in the field of special education. She talks about her father, Ben Blumberg, and her relationship with him. She reflects on changing attitudes, roles, goals of youth, and her philosophy of life. Went to the University of Denver.
Interview Index notes in Release file B098.01.0022.0003
Organization - Chambers Archives, 1999 January 8-2007 January
This folder contains a brief timeline sketch of the process of rebuilding the Chambers Center.
Orientation - Computing 9/2000, 2000 September
This folder contains a publication for incoming Women's College students during orientation. The book is focused on teaching computer skills for college life.
Original Lease Agreement 11/30/2000, 2000 November 30
This folder contains the original lease agreement between the Colorado Seminary, The Women's Foundation of Colorado, and Girls Count.
Original Order 1999 - Chambers Center, 1999
This folder contains the original orders and outlines of the work on the reconstruction of the Chambers center.
Owner Architect Agreement, 2000 February 29
This folder contains the owner architect agreement for the Chambers center.
Park Hill Farewell Event 8/21/99, 1999 August 21
This folder contains a set of documents pertaining to the Women's College leaving their Park Hill Campus and moving to University Park.
Parking - Chambers Center 8/2000, 2000 June-October
This folder contains documents pertaining to the parking situation at the Chambers Center.