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 647 Collections and/or Records:
Traditions - Winter Carnival - Staff and Carnival Queens, 1962-1970
Images related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver: 6 black and white contact sheets without negatives, including portraits of 1967 Carnival queen candidates; portraits of 1970 queens; and portraits of 1962 queen candidates. 1 set of black and white negatives with contact sheet with portraits of 1970 Carnival queens. 1 black and white print.
Undecided? Forum on the Draft
Flier announcing the agenda for a forum on the draft.
Unidentified Women's Musical Group, circa 1910s-1920s
A group of women in uniform, some holding various stringed instruments including ukuleles and mandolins, pose for a group portrait.
University Bookstore, circa 1950
The contact sheet depicts an interaction between two unidentified individuals at the University Bookstore, at the University of Denver, circa 1950.
University Bookstore, circa 1950
The contact sheet depicts an interaction between two unidentified individuals at the University Bookstore, at the University of Denver, circa 1950. Other individuals are seen in the background browsing books.
University Hall - Groundbreaking, 1890 April 3
The image depicts the groundbreaking for the University Hall, at the University of Denver, on 4/3/1890.
University of Denver Alpha Phi Alpha Members in Tuxedos, circa 1950
The image depicts four unidentified students singing and playing the piano, in an unidentified place, affiliated to the University of Denver, circa 1950. Three of the students are standing next to the grand piano, wearing top hats, tuxedos, gloves, and holding canes, while the other student is wearing the same clothes but playing the piano.
University of Denver Alpine Club, circa 1970s
A group of University of Denver students poses around the porch of a house, a sign reading "Alpine Club" hangs over the porch, and two students seated in the front hold a banner that reads "DUAC." All students are in various costumes characterizing the activities the group takes part in.
University of Denver Art Students with Exhibit Posters, circa 1950
Students displaying posters for their exhibit at the Denver Art Museum, ''Art of the South Seas.''
University of Denver Cheerleader, 1954
Photographic image of an unidentified University of Denver cheerleader giving the Air Academy Salute in 1954. The cheerleader is wearing a sweater that says "U of D", holding a gun, and wearing a hat. Behind her is a building to the right and trees to the left.