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 102 Collections and/or Records:
Parents Weekend - Parents Meeting, between 1960-1969
Black and white print of Mr. and Mrs. David Schaps of E. Rockaway, N.Y. at a parents meeting during Parents Weekend at the University of Denver. My. Schaps is smoking a pipe, and Mrs. Schaps is holding a large handbag.
Pioneer Days 1946, 1946
Several unidentified persons participate in a Pioneer Days activity in front of Margery Reed Hall at the University of Denver campus.
Pioneer Days 1946, 1946
Several unidentified persons in old-time pioneer costumes participate in a Pioneer Days activity at the University of Denver in 1946, held on the steps in front of Margery Reed Hall.
Pioneer Days 1946, 1946
At least ten unidentified persons in old-time pioneer costumes participate in a Pioneer Days activity in front of Margery Reed Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
Pioneer Days 1946, 1946
Four unidentified men wearing false sideburns and mustaches sing from a book as a part of a Pioneer Days event at the University of Denver. They are standing at the edge of the patio in front of Margery Reed Hall, with a row of unidentified persons sitting on chairs behind them.
Pioneer Days Parade near Civic Center, circa 1940
A group of unidentified persons, including a man on horseback in Native American costume, and several persons in a horse-drawn carriage labeled "WELCOME ALUMNI," participated in the University of Denver's Pioneer Days parade near the Civic Center Campus in downtown Denver. The Colorado state Capitol is visible in the background.
Ross Pritchard, Walter Koch, Roger Knight, and John Love at Founders Day, 1981
University of Denver Chancellor Ross Pritchard and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Walter Koch present the Community Service Award to banker Roger Knight Jr. at Founders Day 1981 while Evans Award recipient, Colorado Governor John Love appluads. Love is seated at a long table with dishes from the Founders Day banquet, while the others are standing behind the table next to a podium decorated with the University of Denver seal.
Sleigh Ride at Winter Carnival, 1999
Several unidentified persons ride in a horse-drawn sleigh run by Just Horsin' Around during the University of Denver's Winter Carnival 1999.
Spring Carnival Tricycle Race
Students participate in the Spring Carnival tricycle race at the University of Denver, while other students look on. The contestants, wearing DU Alpine race bibs, are employing different methods of operating the tricycles, including one male student who has his knees on the seat and his chest leaning against the handlebars and is pedaling with his hands. University Hall is visible in the background.
Students in Pioneer Costumes for Pioneer Day
Four unidentified women, probably University of Denver students, walk together, dressed in old-time pioneer costumes for Pioneer Day at the University of Denver.