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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 204 Collections and/or Records:

Students, 1906-1968

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0014
Abstract 7 black and white prints of students at the University of Denver engaged in various activities, including the 1906 junior class dressed in bathrobes and head bands to mock the seniors' caps and gowns; Betty Osgood walking a tightrope on campus for the 1927-28 YMCA circus; students reading in an unidentified room; students cooking in a kitchen; student mixing chemicals in a laboratory while playing a double bass; and Colorado Women's College students in a water fight. 1 black and white...
Dates: 1906-1968

Students (1980-1989), between 1980-1989

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0003.00002
Abstract

Black and white contact sheet with images of students working in offices and playing in a music ensemble at the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1980-1989

Students Camping, between 1957-1958

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0005.00001
Abstract

The image depicts University of Denver students: unknown, Rita Wright, unknown, Anne Welch, Arnold Grossman, Carolyn Allred, outside roasting marshmellows, between 1957-58.

Dates: between 1957-1958

Students Cooking on a Campfire, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0001.00002
Abstract

The image depicts seven unidentified students cooking around a large campfire , affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1950. Three of the individuals are handling large skillets over the campfire while four individuals are holding plates.

Dates: circa 1950

Students Dancing at Towers Jam 1981, 1981

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0001.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of three unidentified University of Denver students dancing at Towers Jam in Centennial Towers residence while other students look on.

Dates: 1981

Students - Freshman Registration, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0001.00001
Abstract

The photograph depicts seven unidentified students standing around four unidentified individuals sitting at a table looking over paper work, at the University of Denver, in fall of 1956. Seven of the individuals are wearing DU caps.

Dates: 1956

Students in front of Margery Reed Hall, circa 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0011.00001
Abstract

The image depicts seven unidentified students standing outside infront of the Margery Reed building. Behind the students is the Mary and Margery Reed Statue on the University of Denver Campus, in Denver Colorado, circa 1970.

Dates: circa 1970

Students infront of the Mary and Margery Reed Statue, 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0005.00006
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified freshman students outside the Margery Reed Building and standing infront of the Mary and Margery Reed statue, at the University of Denver, in 1950. One of the individuals is placing a hat on the other individual who is holding a pamphlet that reads: "Howdy Pinoeer! 1950."

Dates: 1950

Students Lounge Outside on the Campus of the University of Denver, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0022.00007
Abstract

The image depicts multiple unidentified students sitting on the grass on campus at the University of Denver infront of the Carnegie Hall, in 1956. The Mary Reed Library tower can be seen in the background.

Dates: 1956

Students Moving In, circa 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0020.00003
Abstract

The image depicts four unidentified individuals holding suitcases and walking down a sidewalk towards the University of Denver, circa 1970.

Dates: circa 1970