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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 489 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver - Students, 1964

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0038.00005
Abstract

The image depicts Grace Melzer, Chancellor Chester M. Alter, Chas Hahn, Marry Dodds, at a Class of 1914 Reunion for the University of Denver, in 1964.

Dates: 1964

University of Denver - Students and Faculty, circa 1960

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0007.00004
Abstract

The image depicts a large group of returning students and fauclty for the fall quarter, circa 1960, affiliated with the University of Denver. The group is standing outside infront of a building on the University of Denver Campus.

Dates: circa 1960

University of Denver Summer Commencement, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0004.00002
Abstract

The image depicts University of Denver students at summer commencement, in front of Illif School of Theology, in 1956.

Dates: 1956

Vance Kirkland

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0001.00001
Abstract

Portrait of University of Denver art professor Vance Kirkland, with two of his paintings in the background.

Dates: 1956-1987

Vance Kirkland, 1957 February

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0001.00004
Abstract

Black and white of University of Denver professor of art Vance Kirkland in a thoughtful pose as he listens to a speaker while holding a letter in his lap.

Dates: 1957 February

Vance Kirkland with Artwork

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0001.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of portrait of University of Denver art professor Vance Kirkland leaning against a wall next to two of his paintings.

Dates: 1956-1987

Vance Kirkland with Student, 1958 May

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Identifier: U201.02.0140.0001.00006
Abstract

Black and white print of University of Denver professor of art Vance Kirkland watching a student work on a painting.

Dates: 1958 May

Vance Kirkland with Students

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Identifier: U201.02.0140.0001.00003
Abstract

Black and white print of University of Denver art professor Vance Kirkland talking with two students as they work on a painting.

Dates: 1956-1987

Weekend College at Colorado Women's College, 1988 November

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0076.0002.00004
Abstract

Black and white contact sheet of University of Denver's Weekend College program,at Colorado Women's College, in 11/1988.

Dates: 1988 November

Wellness Department, 1994-1995

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0031
Abstract

Images related to wellness programs at the University of Denver: 4 black and white prints, including Rick Crandall, Mitzi Kaufmann, Denver Mayor Wellington Webb, and John McKinsey in the "Spring into Health" walk. 1 black and white contact sheet without negatives and accompanying magazine clipping of Pioneer Wellness winners Susan Seitz, Mike Martin, Camille Bates, and John Mirth.

Dates: 1994-1995