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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 201 Collections and/or Records:

Students Moving In, 1960-1969

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0020.00004
Abstract

The image depicts five unidentified individuals moving into the University of Denver housing, between 1960-69. One individual is carrying a duffle bag and a television while the individual next to him is pushing a box labeled Schwinn Bicycles, with other individuals surrounding them in an unidentified hallway.

Dates: 1960-1969

Students Moving In, 1969-1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0020.00005
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified individuals standing next to a suitcase on moving day at the University of Denver, between 1969-1970.

Dates: 1969-1970

Students Moving In, circa 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0020.00001
Abstract

The image depicts six unidentified individuals unloading suitcases from a Coloardo charter bus, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1970.

Dates: circa 1970

Students Moving In

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0020.00002
Abstract

The image depicts a line of unidentified students checking in at a table for orientation, affiliated with the University of Denver, undated.

Dates: 1960-1998

Students outside the Boettcher Center, circa 1960

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Identifier: U201.01.0131.0017.00001.00001
Abstract

The image depicts five unidentified individuals with bicycles standing by a pond outside the Boettcher Center on the University of Denver campus, circa 1960.

Dates: circa 1960

Students Outside University Hall, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0022.00006
Abstract

The image depicts multiple unidentified individuals standing in a group outside of the University Hall, at the University of Denver, in 1956.

Dates: 1956

Students - Picnic, circa 1985

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0002.00001
Abstract

The image depicts an unidentified student holding a plate of food at the student picnic at the University of Denver, circa 1985. A table with food and other students can be seen in the background.

Dates: circa 1985

Students Playing Bridge, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0005.00006
Abstract

The image depicts 10 unidentified students behind the SU playing bridge on the lawn, affiliated with the University of Denver, in 1954.

Dates: 1954

Students - Protest - Coors Boycott, 1985

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0006.00001
Abstract

The image depicts unidentified individuals at the Coors boycott protest, holding signs: "boycott coors", affiliated with the University of Denver, in 1985. Other signs read "Central America is a Women's Issue" and "Stop Exporting Death to Nicaragua".

Dates: 1985

Students - Protest - Coors Boycott, 1985 October 18

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0006.00003
Abstract The image depicts multiple unidentified individuals holding signs while protesting Coors, at Kirk Patrick Tack, affiliated with the University of Denver, on 10-18-85. The banner says: "Freedom - yes, apartheid no!." The signs (lefto to right) say: "Boycott Coors, Next time you reach for a beer by pass Coors stop private funding of the contra!! Witness for peace, end all support for the contra terrorism witness for people, coors aids contra terrorism witness for peace, stop sontra aid...
Dates: 1985 October 18