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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:

Corrected Copy University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement Program Ninety-first Year: University Park Campus, August Nineteenth, 1955, 1955 August 19

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Identifier: U138.0002.0004.00002
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, August Nineteenth,1955. Honorary degree recipients: Frederica LeFevre Bellamy, Doctor of Public Service. Conferring of degrees: chancellor Chester M. Alter.

Dates: 1955 August 19

Corrected Copy University of Denver Program, Inaugural Ceremony and Commencement Exercises: August Twenty-eighth,1953, 1953 August 28

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Identifier: U138.0001.0054.00002
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Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, June Thirteenth,1953. Honorary degrees recipients: William Clyde Martin, Doctor of Divinity; Robert Hugh McWilliams, Doctor of Public Service; Clara Mitchell Van Schaack, Doctor of Humanities. Conferring of degrees and awards: Chancellor Chester M. Alter.

Dates: 1953 August 28

Corrected University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement Program: August Nineteenth, 1966, 1966 August 19

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Identifier: U138.0002.0027.00002
Abstract

Corrected program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral Commencement ceremony, August Nineteenth,1966 at Ten o'clock. Honorary degree recipient: Joseph Royall Smiley, Doctor of Laws. Conferring of degrees: Wilbur C. Miller, Acting Chancellor of the University. The commencement address was given by Joseph R. Smiley, Ph.D., LL.D. President, University of Colorado

Dates: 1966 August 19

Corrected University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement Program Ninety-first Year: University Park Campus, June Tenth, 1955, 1955 June 10

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Identifier: U138.0002.0003.00002
Abstract

Corrected program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, June Tenth,1955. Honorary degree recipients: Otto Karl Bach, Doctor of Humanities; Lucius Ward Bannister, Doctor of Laws, Adolph Kiesler; Doctor of Public Service; Clarence Frederick Lea, Doctor of Laws; Amos Alonzo Stagg, Doctor of Public Service. Conferring of degrees and awards: Chancellor Chester M. Alter.

Dates: 1955 June 10

Crowning of Founders Week Queen Barbara Schmaedeke

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Identifier: U201.01.0097.0029.00006
Abstract

Black and white print of Barbara Schmaedeke, named Founders Week Queen at the University of Denver in an unknown year, wearing a sequined cape and a tiara and holding a bouquet of roses.

Dates: 1974-1987

Dancing at Pioneer Day

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Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010.00010
Abstract

Unidentified University of Denver students hold hands and dance in small circles for a Pioneer Day activity while a crowd looks on. The male students are wearing jackets and knee-length pants, with bare feet, while the female students are wearing long dresses with white tops and dark sashes.

Dates: 1945-1993

Daniel Ritchie Skiing with Students, between 1989-2005

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Identifier: U201.01.0120.0018.00001
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie pauses with students at the top of a ski slope at the University of Denver's Winter Carnival.

Dates: between 1989-2005

Draft University of Denver Commecement Program 1917, 1917 June 7

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Identifier: U138.0001.0011.00002
Abstract

This is a draft of the University of Denver Commecement Program from 1917. This draft includes corrections and additions to the program for this commecement ceremony.

Dates: 1917 June 7

Draft University of Denver Commencement Program: Eightieth Year, Denver City Auditorium, June Tenth, 1944, 1944 June 10

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Identifier: U138.0001.0039.00004
Abstract

Draft program for the University of Denver undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremony, June Tenth, Nineteen Forty-four. Honorary degree recipients: Lowell Thomas, Doctor of Literature, Reuben Gilbert Gustavson, Doctor of Humane Letters, Mary C. Walker, Doctor of Humane Letters. Conferring of degrees: Chancellor Ben M. Cherrington. The commencement address was given by Lowell Thomas.

Dates: 1944 June 10

Draft University of Denver Commencement Program: Eighty-eighth Year, University Arena, June Fourteenth, 1952, 1952 June 14

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Identifier: U138.0001.0050.00002
Abstract

Draft program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, June Fourteenth, 1952. Honorary degree recipients: Edith Abbot, Doctor of Humanities; Hans Albrecht Bethe, Doctor of Science; Charles Eliezer Hillel Kauvar, Doctor of Divinity; Quigg Newton, Doctor of Public Service; Young Berryman Smith, Doctor of Laws; Robert R. Williams, Doctor of Science. Conferring of degrees in course: Chancellor Albert C. Jacobs.

Dates: 1952 June 14