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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 573 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Professor Howe and Students in Class, 1889 May

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0015.00001
Abstract

Students in Professor Howe's algebra class in front of blackboards with writing, including ''Elementary Algebra''

Dates: 1889 May

University of Denver Professor Iona and Students in Physics Class, 1982

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0015.00002
Abstract

Students in Professor Iona's physics class working with magnetism.''

Dates: 1982

University of Denver - Student, circa 1970

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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

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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 Class, circa 1890

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Identifier: U201.01.0096.0036.00005
Abstract

The image is of 23 individuals, only 5 identified in the front row, affiliated with the University of Denver, standing outside on the steps of an unidentified building, circa 1890s. The 5 identified, from left to right, are: 1-Orlan Biggs, 2 - Elise Jonas, 3 - Lora Taylor, 4 - J. L. L. Heller, 5 - Rec Charles Hewett. Two individuals are wearing cap and gowns.

Dates: circa 1890

University of Denver - Student Class, 1897

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Identifier: U201.01.0096.0036.00006
Abstract

The image depicts 8 students, all unidentified due to illegible handwritten names, of the University of Denver, in 1897. All of the students are male, wearing corsages with ribbons and suits.

Dates: 1897

University of Denver - Student Editorial Staff of the Kynewisbok, circa 1890

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Identifier: U201.01.0096.0036.00004
Abstract

The image depicts from left to right is H. Orlena Beggs, Charles F. Carnine, Nanaruth Taggart, Lida Burkhard and E.N. Edgerton. This image is found in the University of Denver Kynewisbok yearbook, volume 2 page 6 for the academic year 1899-1900. These students were the Editoral Staff of the second volume of the University of Denver yearbook, The Kynewisbok, from the academic year 1899-1900.

Dates: circa 1890

University of Denver Student Loretta Norris, circa 1970

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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 - Student Portrait, circa 1880

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Identifier: U201.01.0096.0035.00002
Abstract

The image depicts an unidentified female student from the University of Denver, circa 1880.

Dates: circa 1880

University of Denver - Student Portrait, circa 1880

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0035.00005
Abstract

The image is a portrait of an unidentified male student affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1880.

Dates: circa 1880