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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 91 Collections and/or Records:

Homecoming Traditions - Bus in Parade (Frame 20), 1990 October

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0029.00001
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting a school bus decorated for the University of Denver's 1990 Homecoming parade. The bus is decoreated with balloons and with a large banner reading "Don't miss the bus! Homecoming '90! Catch the spirit." Several people are looking out the windows of the bus or sitting atop it.

Dates: 1990 October

Homecoming Traditions - Chancellor's Red Vest, 1953 November

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0008.00003
Abstract

University of Denver College of Arts and Sciences Dean James E. Perdue helps Chancellor Chester M. Alter into his traditional red vest for Homecoming 1953, which was in Alter's first homecoming as Chancellor of DU.

Dates: 1953 November

Homecoming Traditions - Coach John Roning with Linus Cutout, 1957

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0011.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of University of Denver football coach John Roning pointing to a blackboard with football scheme drawings and standing next to a cardboard cutout of the Peanuts character Linus.

Dates: 1957

Homecoming Traditions - Coach John Roning with "Linus" Cutout, 1957

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0012.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of University of Denver football coach John Roning pointing to schematic drawings on a blackboard and looking at a cardboard cutout of "Peanuts" character Linus.

Dates: 1957

Homecoming Traditions Colorado Covered Wagon, 1976

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0001.00002
Abstract

Black and white image depicting a covered wagon with four people inside. On the cover of the wagon is "Colorado 1876-1976 76 Centennial". Two people sit on the seat of the wagon, one holding a young child. A fourth person sits in the bed of the wagon. The wagon is surrounded by cars.

Dates: 1976

Homecoming Traditions - Cowboy Clown (Frame 15)

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0031.00001
Abstract

A clown dressed in a cowboy hat and leather vest greets diners at a Homecoming activity at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1992 October

Homecoming Traditions - Decorating Car

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0001.00004
Abstract

Five women decorate a antique open car by gluing bits of paper onto it. One of them is standing inside the car, holding the steering wheel, while the other are standing or squatting next to it.

Dates: 1938-1988

Homecoming Traditions - DU Corsages, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0009.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of three women holding corsages marked with the letters "DU."

Dates: 1954

Homecoming Traditions - Face Painting (Frame 20)

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0031.00002
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting two persons with their faces painted at a University of Denver Homecoming activity.

Dates: 1992 October

Homecoming Traditions - Homecoming Dance, 1960 October

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0015.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of couples dancing at the 1958 Homecoming dance at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1960 October