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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 252 Collections and/or Records:

Parent-Student Photograph at Parents Weekend, between 1960-1969

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0007.00002
Abstract

An unidentified man takes a photograph of two women, apparently a University of Denver student and her mother, at the bottom of the bleachers in University of Denver Stadium during Parents Weekend.

Dates: between 1960-1969

Peter Barton Stadium Dedication, 2005

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0046.00112
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The bulk of the records in this collection have been generated by the Media Relations unit, which is an administrative unit within the University of Denver Division of Athletics and Recreation. These records include: media guides, game programs, team rosters, press releases, photographs, and related promotional materials.

Dates: 2005

Program for the University of Denver Commencement and Insignia Day: March Seventeenth, 1944, Memorial Chapel, 1944 March 17

 Item
Identifier: U138.0001.0039.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver undergraduate and graduate commencement and Insignia ceremony, March Seventeenth,1944. Conferring of degrees: Chancellor Ben M. Cherrington. The commencement address was given by Chancellor Ben M. Cherrington.

Dates: 1944 March 17

Program of the Inaugural and Commencement Ceremonies University of Denver August 18, 1978, 1978 August 18

 Item
Identifier: U138.0004.0013.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver Inaugural ceremony for the charge and investiture of Ross Pritchard as the Fourteenth Chancellor of the University of Denver as well as for the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, August 18, 1978. Honorary degree recipient: Allan O. Pfnister, Doctor of Laws, former executive vice chancellor and acting chancellor of the University of Denver. Remarks by: Ross Pritchard, Chancellor of the University.

Dates: 1978 August 18

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: U201.01.0129.0006.00003
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

Students in Pioneer Costumes for Pioneer Day

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010.00007
Abstract

Four unidentified women, probably University of Denver students, walk together, dressed in old-time pioneer costumes for Pioneer Day at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1945-1993

Students in Pioneer Costumes for Pioneer Day

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010.00008
Abstract

Black and white portrait of four unidentified men, probably University of Denver students, dressed in old-time pioneer costumes for Pioneer Day.

Dates: 1945-1993

Students in Pioneer Costumes for Pioneer Day

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010.00009
Abstract

Black and white print of four unidentified University of Denver students wearing old-time pioneer costumes for Pioneer Day. The male students are wearing plaid jackets and suits and bowler hats, and the female students are wearing long dresses and bonnets.

Dates: 1945-1993