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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 127 Collections and/or Records:

Pioneer Days 1946, 1946

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010.00002
Abstract

Several unidentified persons in old-time pioneer costumes participate in a Pioneer Days activity at the University of Denver in 1946, held on the steps in front of Margery Reed Hall.

Dates: 1946

Pioneer Days 1946, 1946

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010.00004
Abstract

At least ten unidentified persons in old-time pioneer costumes participate in a Pioneer Days activity in front of Margery Reed Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1946

Pioneer Days 1946, 1946

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010.00005
Abstract

Four unidentified men wearing false sideburns and mustaches sing from a book as a part of a Pioneer Days event at the University of Denver. They are standing at the edge of the patio in front of Margery Reed Hall, with a row of unidentified persons sitting on chairs behind them.

Dates: 1946

Pioneer Days Parade near Civic Center, circa 1940

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010.00006
Abstract

A group of unidentified persons, including a man on horseback in Native American costume, and several persons in a horse-drawn carriage labeled "WELCOME ALUMNI," participated in the University of Denver's Pioneer Days parade near the Civic Center Campus in downtown Denver. The Colorado state Capitol is visible in the background.

Dates: circa 1940

Ross Pritchard, Walter Koch, Roger Knight, and John Love at Founders Day, 1981

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0026.00003
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Ross Pritchard and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Walter Koch present the Community Service Award to banker Roger Knight Jr. at Founders Day 1981 while Evans Award recipient, Colorado Governor John Love appluads. Love is seated at a long table with dishes from the Founders Day banquet, while the others are standing behind the table next to a podium decorated with the University of Denver seal.

Dates: 1981

Sleigh Ride at Winter Carnival, 1999

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0019.00002
Abstract

Several unidentified persons ride in a horse-drawn sleigh run by Just Horsin' Around during the University of Denver's Winter Carnival 1999.

Dates: 1999

Spring Carnival Tricycle Race

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0016.00002
Abstract

Students participate in the Spring Carnival tricycle race at the University of Denver, while other students look on. The contestants, wearing DU Alpine race bibs, are employing different methods of operating the tricycles, including one male student who has his knees on the seat and his chest leaning against the handlebars and is pedaling with his hands. University Hall is visible in the background.

Dates: 1974-1999

Student Commencement, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0004.00008
Abstract

The image depicts students standing in a line for summer commencement and the University of Denver, in 1956.

Dates: 1956

Student Commencement, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0006.00003
Abstract

The image depicts the aisle with graduating students sitting on either side with a view of the University Hall and faculty on stage behind a podium, for the summer commencement at the University of Denver, in 1956.

Dates: 1956

Students (1930-39) Students (1950-59), 1900-1959

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0002
Abstract

Black and white prints of group portraits of University of Denver students and of yearbook clippings, especially from the 1930s and 1950s, as well as a copy of the 1939 commencement activities schedule.

Dates: 1900-1959