University of Denver
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 folderFound in 43 Collections and/or Records:
Pioneer Club - Square Dancers
The image depicts a dog and 15 Pioneer Square Dancers in full costume posing for the photographer in front of a stone wall and spruce trees at an unidentified location, for the University of Denver's organization, undated.
Pioneer Days, 1980 September 16
The contact sheet depicts images of Pioneer Day outside on the University of Denver campus, on 9-16-80.
Recreation for Life, 1992-1994
Black and white negatives, contact sheets, and prints; and color prints related to Recreation for Life activities at the University of Denver.
Rock Climbing - American Alpine Club
The image depicts an unidentified individual suspended by climbing ropes for the organization American Alpine Club, affiliated with the University of Denver, undated.
Rock Climbing - American Alpine Club
This image depicts an unidentified individual rock climbing at an unidentified park for American Alpine Club, affiliated with the University of Denver, undated.
Sports - Baseball/Softball, 1984-1986
Black and white prints and color prints and slides of students playing baseball and softball at the University of Denver.
Sports - Recreation for Life PHOTOS, 1988
Black and white negatives, contact sheets, and prints; and color prints related to Recreation for Life activities at the University of Denver.
Sports - Skateboarding/Rollerblading, 1980-1999
Black and white negatives and prints; and color slides of students skateboarding and rollerblading on the University of Denver campus.
Student Activities - Cheerleaders, circa 1950
Photograph of two unidentified University of Denver cheerleaders holding megaphones with sweaters saying "Denver", circa 1950-59. There are also 20 other unidentified people walking next to the train that is in the background.
Student Activities - Pep Rallies, circa 1950
Photograph of University of Denver 23 unidentified students at an unidentified pep rally, circa 1950.