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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 58 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Lowell Thomas Law Center - ''Student Street'', between 1984-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0020.0017.00018
Abstract

Interior view the University of Denver's Lowel Thomas Law Center in Denver, Colorado. Students walk through ''Student Street.''

Dates: between 1984-2008

University of Denver Science Hall, between 1912-1930

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Identifier: U201.01.0026.0018.00025
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver (DU) Science Hall in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1912-1930

University of Denver - Students, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0004.00006
Abstract

The image depicts 19 unidentified students standing outside on the University of Denver campus, circa 1950.

Dates: circa 1950

University of Denver University Hall, circa 1915

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0008.00038
Abstract

Exterior view, from left to right, of Buchtel Chapel, University Hall, and the Carnegie Library, at University of Denver, in Denver, Colorado, circa 1915.

Dates: circa 1915

University of Denver University Hall, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0008.00040
Abstract

Real photo postcard of Carnegie Library, front left, and University Hall, behind the trees, at University of Denver, in Denver, Colorado, circa 1910. The backside of the real photo postcard reads: "Post Card AZO Place Stamp Here AZO Correspondence Address."

Dates: circa 1910

University of Denver University Hall, circa 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0009.00002
Abstract

Photograph of a stone relief sculpture on the west exterior (apparently above a doorway) of the University of Denver's University Hall in Denver, Colorado, circa 1970. The image carved is of two figures on either side of a circle with a mountain landscape inside. The shape of the carved image is a half circle with a border including triangles and concave shapes.

Dates: circa 1970

University of Denver University Hall, circa 1900

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0029.0013.00002
Abstract

The photograph is of the interior, third floor hallway, of University of Denver's University Hall in Denver, Colorado, circa 1885. The photograph captures a hardwood floor that holds nine potted plants on plant stands, multiple taxidermies mounted to the both walls, and a couple of large bookcases.

Dates: circa 1900