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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 263 Collections and/or Records:

Medical Departments of the University of Denver Thirteenth Annual Commencement, 1894 April 17

 Item
Identifier: U138.0001.0002.00013
Abstract

Program from the Medical Departments of the University of Denver thirteenth annual commencement on Tuesday evening April 17, 1894. The presentation of diplomas and the Manly Prize was by Chancellor McDowell.

Dates: 1894 April 17

Mitchell, Maurice - Chancellor VIP Photographs - Civil Rights Commission, 1969-1974

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0023
Abstract Images of University of Denver Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell and his actvities on the US Civil Rights Commission: 3 black and white prints, including Mitchell with Frankie Freeman and a headshot of Mitchell. 3 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets and 11 black and white contact sheets without negatives, including images of Mitchell being sworn in as a member of the US Civil Rights Commission with Justice Robert McWilliams; on a civil rights panel at an ACU Black Experience...
Dates: 1969-1974

Moore, Bishop David H. Photos, 1880-1915

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0024
Abstract

Portraits and headshots of David Hastings Moore, first chancellor of the University of Denver and later a bishop of the Methodist Church. Images include 12 undated black and white prints, 1 medium-format black and white negative, 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets (one of which includes images of other chancellors), and 1 black and white contact sheet without negatives.

Dates: 1880-1915

Moore, David Hastings, circa 1880

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0012
Abstract

Black and white print of headshot of David Hastings Moore, first chancellor of the University of Denver.

Dates: circa 1880

Nelson, Alfred Clarence, between 1929-1949

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0036
Abstract

Black and white print of headshot of University of Denver professor and interim Chancellor Alfred Clarence Nelson.

Dates: between 1929-1949

Parents Meeting with Chancellor Mitchell, between 1967-1969

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0007.00003
Abstract

A young girl rests on the shoulder of an unidentified man, apparently the father of a University of Denver student, as University of Denver Chancellor Maurice Mitchell speaks in the background at a meeting between Mitchell and parents of freshman students during Parents Weekend.

Dates: between 1967-1969

Portrait of Henry A. Butchel, 1899-1920

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0014.00002
Abstract

Black and white portrait of Henry A. Butchel, Chancellor of University of Denver, in Denver, Colorado, between 1899 and 1920.

Dates: 1899-1920

President William Howard Taft at University of Denver, 1911 October 11

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00025
Abstract

William Howard Taft speaks from a stage. Seated behind him amongst a group of men are visible chancellor Henry Buchtel and Herbert A. Howe.

Dates: 1911 October 11

Price, James F., between 1945-1948

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0027
Abstract

Black and white print of headshot of University of Denver Chancellor James F. Price.

Dates: between 1945-1948

Pritchard, Dr. Ross - Photos, 1978-1982

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0037
Abstract Images of University of Denver Chancellor Ross Pritchard: 33 black and white prints, including Pritchard speaking at convocation; with Irving Kornfield and Steven Antonoff; with Robert Hetyel; with wife Emily; with Charles Kuvalt and Dorothy Goodstein at Chancellors' Society dinner; speaking at a faculty meeting; with Melvin Calvin and Gareth Eaton at a lecture preceding groundbreaking ceremony for the Seeley Mudd building; with Allan Phipps; and several headshots and portraits of Pritchard....
Dates: 1978-1982