University of Denver
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 folderFound in 201 Collections and/or Records:
Study Abroad, 1999
The image depicts three unidentified individuals and seven llamas on top of a mountain in an unidentified location, affiliated with the University of Denver, in 1999.
Study Abroad, circa 1975
The image depicts five unidentified individuals holding up mugs at a table in an unidentified restaurant in Heidelberg, Germany, affiliated with the University of Denver study abroad program, undated.
Study Abroad, circa 1960
The image depicts six unidentified law students having a conversation in England, affiliated with the University of Denver study abroad program, circa 1960.
Theater - Behind the Scenes
The image depicts four unidentified individuals, one is putting something on the wall while the other three are holding sandwiches with one leg up, behind the scenes at the University of Denver theater, undated.
Theater - Behind the Scenes
The image depicts two unidentified individuals looking into a mirror while putting on make up, for behind the scenes of the University of Denver theater, undated.
University Bookstore, circa 1950
The contact sheet depicts an interaction between two unidentified individuals at the University Bookstore, at the University of Denver, circa 1950.
University Bookstore, circa 1950
The contact sheet depicts an interaction between two unidentified individuals at the University Bookstore, at the University of Denver, circa 1950. Other individuals are seen in the background browsing books.
University of Denver Alpha Phi Alpha Members in Tuxedos, circa 1950
The image depicts four unidentified students singing and playing the piano, in an unidentified place, affiliated to the University of Denver, circa 1950. Three of the students are standing next to the grand piano, wearing top hats, tuxedos, gloves, and holding canes, while the other student is wearing the same clothes but playing the piano.
University of Denver May Days, 1969
A male University of Denver (DU) student in painters' coveralls sets up for the 1969 May Days celebration in Denver, Colorado. The student holds a poster for a Centennial Halls and Towers production entitled ''Jungle Book'', balloons and another poster for a joint Kappa Delta and Sigma Phi Epsilon production entitled ''Yellow Submarine'' is visible in the background.
University of Denver May Days Queen Finalist Bette Lord, 1969 May
University of Denver (DU) May Days Queen 1969 first runner-up Bette Lord poses for a portrait in Denver, Colorado.