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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 102 Collections and/or Records:

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

Homecoming Traditions - Homecoming Parade, between 1980-1981

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0024.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of three persons riding in the back of a convertible in the 1981 Homecoming parade at the University of Denver. All three are wearing pins reading, "Badgers Bite the Dust," while the driver of the car is wearing a broad-brimmed hat with a large feather.

Dates: between 1980-1981

Homecoming Traditions - Jazz Combo, 1951 October

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0006.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of seven jazz musicians gathered around a microphone, with a crowd of people listening in the background. The instruments in the combo include piano, string bass, trumpet, and several saxophones.

Dates: 1951 October

Homecoming Traditions - Making Figure for Decorations, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0011.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of two people building a giant papier-mache figure out of newspaper as part of the decorations for Homecoming 1956 at the University of Denver. The sculpture is a seated figure with head turned to the left and legs crossed; one of the builders is on a stepladder, working on the figure's head, while the other is squatting to work on its thigh.

Dates: 1956

Homecoming Traditions - Making Floats for Parade, between 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0005.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of five female students making papier-mache for a floats for the Homecoming parade at the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1950-1955