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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 479 Collections and/or Records:

Theater - Behind the Scenes

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0135.0029.00001
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1793-2009

Theater - Behind the Scenes

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0135.0029.00002
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1793-2009

Unidentified Students, between 1980-1989

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0004.00001
Abstract

Three unidentified students talk while one of them eats and drinks.

Dates: between 1980-1989

University Bookstore, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0022.00011
Abstract

The contact sheet depicts an interaction between two unidentified individuals at the University Bookstore, at the University of Denver, circa 1950.

Dates: circa 1950

University Bookstore, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0022.00011.00001
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1950

University of Denver Alpha Phi Alpha Members in Tuxedos, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0006.00002
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1950

University of Denver Athletics Office, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0055.00090
Abstract

A dedicated athletics office hard at work for the University of Denver. Photographs of athletes from various sports are visible in the background.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Boettcher Center, between 1963-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0001.00026
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Boettcher Center from the south in Denver, Colorado. Drawing of a possible layout for the Boettcher Center.

Dates: between 1963-2008

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Tower, between 1970-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0015.00037
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Tower in Denver, Colorado. Panoramic view of the tower with Penrose Library behind it. Students walk on sidewalks in front of the Tower.

Dates: between 1970-2008

University of Denver Class of 1894, 1894

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0018.00001
Abstract

The University of Denver (DU) class of 1894 poses for a formal portrait in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1894