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University of Denver

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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:

Historical Group Photos, 1936

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0007.00001
Abstract

The image depicts the University of Denver's John Evans, George C. Manlo, Mrs. Jane Butchart Whyman, Toastmistress, Chancellor D. Shaw Duncan, T. A. Dines at the Denver Country Club for the Founders Day Dinner in 1936.

Dates: 1936
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 90 / Historical Group Photos

Historical Group Photos of Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors, circa 1930

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0007.00002
Abstract

The image depicts University of Denver's Vice Chancellor Wilber D. Engle, Chancellor Frederick M Hunter, Caleb F. Gates, and Heber R. Harper, sitting at a table decorated with a floral centerpiece and glasses scattered across the table. There are french doors with curtains behind them in an unidentified place, circa 1930s.

Dates: circa 1930
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 90 / Historical Group Photos

Hockey Program – Chancellor's Message, 1975

 File
Identifier: M028.02.0008.0004
Abstract

Types of Materials: transcripts

Dates: 1975
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M028, Maurice B. Mitchell Papers / Office Papers / Box 8

Homecoming Traditions - Chancellor's Red Vest, 1953 November

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0008.00003
Abstract

University of Denver College of Arts and Sciences Dean James E. Perdue helps Chancellor Chester M. Alter into his traditional red vest for Homecoming 1953, which was in Alter's first homecoming as Chancellor of DU.

Dates: 1953 November
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 99 / Traditions - Homecoming - 1953

Hunter, Frederick M., between 1928-1935

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0038
Abstract

Black and white print of signed headshot of University of Denver Chancellor Frederick M. Hunter.

Dates: between 1928-1935
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Representative / Box 11: Best of U201

Hunter, Frederick M. Photos, 1932-1974

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0030
Abstract

11 black and white prints of University of Denver Chancellor Frederick M. Hunter, including Hunter atop Mt. Evans with Anne Evans; with several other persons at a session of the Oregon State Board of Higher Education; and several headshots of Hunter. Also includes 1 black and white contact sheet with headshots of Hunter and 1 black and white medium format negative of Hunter atop Mt. Evans with Anne Evans.

Dates: 1932-1974
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Biographical Files / Box 139

Jacobs, Albert C. Photos, 1950-1952

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0034
Abstract 45 black and white prints of University of Denver Chancellor Albert C. Jacobs, including Jacobs at a banquet in his honor; in academic regalia at an awards ceremony; with Mr. Ellis and Mr. Tamahasi; at Homecoming; hosting a Christmas party with Santa Claus and children; and receiving an award from a Mr. Wells. Also includes 4 medium-format black and white negatives with images of Jacobs. Also includes 15 black and white prints of Jacobs' house decorated for his Christmas party without Jacobs...
Dates: 1950-1952
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Biographical Files / Box 139

Jacobs, Albert C. Photos 2, 1952

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0035
Abstract 46 black and white prints of University of Denver Chancellor Albert C. Jacobs, including Jacobs with Board of Trustees President Quigg Newton and Dean of Students Daniel Feder; at his inauguration as Chancellor with Pete Nelson and Alonzo B. May; with his wife and Board of Trustees President Bob Selig; with his wife and three children; showing a large bell to a prospective student; at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Student Union with Dean Feder, Harriet Gleason, Essie Cohn, and...
Dates: 1952
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Biographical Files / Box 139

Jacobs, Albert Charles, between 1949-1953

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0045
Abstract

Black and white print of headshot of University of Denver Chancellor Albert Charles Jacobs.

Dates: between 1949-1953
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Representative / Box 11: Best of U201

James F. Price, between 1947-1948

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00015
Abstract

University of Denver ninth chancellor James F. Price poses for a portrait. Price's chancellorship lasted for 14 months, from 1947 to 1948.

Dates: between 1947-1948
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 413

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