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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 4 Collections and/or Records:

Traditions - Homecoming 1998, 1998

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0035
Abstract Images from Homecoming 1998 at the University of Denver: 4 sets of color negatives with contact sheets, including images of Homecoming registration and parents programs in Driscoll Student Center; alumni reception at Alumni House; Homecoming lunch; and Allen Breck speaking at the Chancellor's Breakfast. 9 color slides, including alumni with class year signs in the Homecoming parade; student wearing "Just DU it" T-shirt; students on twirling Sooper Hoop; a caricature artist; students eating...
Dates: 1998

University of Denver Art Class Portrait, between 1880-1915

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00031
Abstract

11 women and two men pose for a portrait. In an enclosed handwritten note, the two men are identified as Professor Preston Powers and Mr. Thompson, and one of the women is identified as Miss Hilda Hager. The note and photo are both undated.

Dates: between 1880-1915

Vance Kirkland with Student, 1958 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0001.00006
Abstract

Black and white print of University of Denver professor of art Vance Kirkland watching a student work on a painting.

Dates: 1958 May

Vance Kirkland with Students

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0001.00003
Abstract

Black and white print of University of Denver art professor Vance Kirkland talking with two students as they work on a painting.

Dates: 1956-1987