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 27 Collections and/or Records:
File
Identifier: U201.01.0098.0038
Abstract
Images from Founders Day 1988 at the University of Denver: 4 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, including images from the Founders Day meeting. 10 black and white prints, including "Ports of Call" kickoff of Founders Day; chairwoman Florence Ruston; Ed Estlow (Board of Trustees chair), Tony Cillo (awardee), and Dick Booten (Alumni Association president); Dwight Smith, Ed Estlow, and Peter Coors; Dwight Smith and 1985 Evans Award recipient Congressman William Ford; Dwight...
Dates:
1988
Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0025.00001
Abstract
Dewey Flint, Alfred C. Nelson, John Gorsuch, Philip Gilliam, and Francis Van Derbur take a ceremonial last ride on the University Park tramway line before it closes. They are leaning out the windows of car number 303, and Flint is waving to the camera.
Dates:
1966-1992
File
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0005
Abstract
Portraits of University of Denver Chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie: 5 medium-format black and white negatives 36 black and white prints 2 color prints 9 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets 1 sets of color negatives with contact sheets 1 set of black and white negatives without contact sheet
Dates:
1985-1999
File
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0001
Abstract
74 black and white prints of University of Denver Chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie. Images include Ritchie in chef's hat, serving food at holiday party; with trustee Marion Hurwitz; with Colorado Gov. Roy Romer, announcing the Colorado delegation to the Volunteer Summit; speaking to a Rotary Club meeting; speaking at a ceremony in front of University Hall; with former chancellors Chester Alter and Dwight Smith; skiing with students; with Jack McDonald and Jeff McMorris at the dedication of the...
Dates:
1987-1997
File
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0004
Abstract
Images of University of Denver Chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie: 14 color prints, including Ritchie speaking at various events; with schoolchildren; horseback riding at his ranch; portrait of Ritchie; wearing the Chancellor's red vest; and at ceremony on the steps of University Hall. 20 black and white prints, including Ritchie at news conference announcing his $15 million donation to DU in 1994; speaking at Convocation; in front of the Ritchie Center; at groundbreaking ceremony for Facilities...
Dates:
1986-2000
File
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0044
Abstract
Images of University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie: 1 black and white print and medium-format black and white negative of Ritchie in academic regalia. 4 color prints, including Ritchie on horseback; and with schoolchildren. 17 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, including Ritchie conducting the symphony orchestra; speaking to a Rotary Club meeting; with Chancellor's Office staff; meeting with Chinese dignitaries; meeting with Longmont alumni; at a ceremony at the...
Dates:
1989-2002
File
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0002
Abstract
Images of University of Denver Chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie: 17 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, including images from a Chancellor's Society dinner; Ritchie receiving the 1989 senior class gift from students; images from a formal luncheon hosted by Ritchie; Ritchie with students for "Adopt-a-Trustee"; at a senior class meeting; receiving gifts from unidentified donors; and meeting with students. 4 black and white prints with images of Ritchie, including with a model of...
Dates:
1985-1995
File
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0003
Abstract
Images of University of Denver Chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie: 8 color prints, including Ritchie speaking at various events; with Chinese ambassador; with a Sun Belt Conference T-shirt at a press conference; with Prof. Wyndol Furman at Convocation; with Steven L. Chough, Joseph W. Bagan, William T. Diss, Sue Goss, Helenn P. Franzgote, and Nancy Sampson. 23 black and white prints, including Ritchie with William and Ellen Buchholz; with DU students; horseback riding on his ranch; with Todd...
Dates:
1962-2000
Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0026.00004
Abstract
Black and white portrait of University of Denver Chancellor Chester M. Alter seated at his desk, flanked by Robert Selig (chairman of the Board of Trustees, 1947-1959) and John Evans Jr. (chairman of the Board of Trustees, 1959-1969).
Dates:
between 1953-1966
Item
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0038.00001
Abstract
Melvin Calvin and Walter Koch, chair of the Board of Trustees at the University of Denver, pose with shovels at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Seeley Mudd Science Building on the University Park campus of the University of Denver while Chancellor Ross Pritchard picks up his shovel.
Dates:
1979
