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 17 Collections and/or Records:
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 Apartment Interiors, 1954-1957
Interior view of the University of Denver apartments in Denver, Colorado; students congregate in the basement lounge. One group is gathered talking, two girls study and in the background two listen to a girl playing piano. 1954-1957.
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.