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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:

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 - Student, circa 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0010.00001
Abstract

The image depicts an unidentified student, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1970.

Dates: circa 1970

University of Denver Student Activity ''Juniors in Bathrobes'', 1906

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0014.00001
Abstract

The University of Denver (DU) junior class of 1906 mocks the senior class' caps and gowns by wearing bathrobes in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1906

University of Denver Student Loretta Norris, circa 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0010.00002
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) student Loretta Norris poses for a portrait outside a building on the DU campus in Denver, Colorado. Norris majored in math and came to DU from Greenville, Alabama.

Dates: circa 1970

University of Denver - Students, circa 1980 October 8

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0133.0001.00004
Abstract

A contact sheet depicting various students studying and posing on campus at the University of Denver, circa 1980, 10/8.

Dates: circa 1980 October 8

University of Denver - Students, circa 1900

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0037.00005
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified female students affiliated with the University of Denver, sitting cross-legged in front of some bushes, circa 1900.

Dates: circa 1900

University of Denver - Students, circa 1940

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0003.00005
Abstract

The image depicts three unidentified students walking towards an unidentified building, surrounded by greenery, circa 1940s.

Dates: circa 1940

University of Denver - Students, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0004.00003
Abstract

The image depicts three unidentified students cleaning their dorm room at the University of Denver, circa 1950. One student is wiping the window, one student is wiping the coffee table, and the third student is sweeping the floor.

Dates: circa 1950

University of Denver - Students, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0004.00004
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified students cooking food on a stove in University of Denver student housing, circa 1950.

Dates: circa 1950