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 62 Collections and/or Records:
AcU-Music Lamont Orchestra, 1999
AcU Music Orchestra, circa 1975
A male musical director directs student orchestra musicians at the University of Denver circa 1975.
AcU Music Orchestra, circa 1975
Photographic image of formally dressed musical director and orchestra with instruments at the University of Denver circa 1975. The director is pointing to his left at what appears to be an individual student musician.
AcU Music Orchestra Rehearsal, circa 1975
Image depicts an orchestra rehearsal. The conductor is standing on a raised platform directing the orchestra infront of him.
Boz Scaggs at the University of Denver, 1972 October 6
Black and white photograph of Boz Scaggs on stage during the October 6, 1972 Steve Miller Band concert at the University of Denver (DU) playing an electric guitar singing into a microphone.
Chancellor Ritchie Conducting Lamont Symphony Orchestra, 1995
Photographic image of Chancellor Daniel Ritchie conducting the Lamont Symphony Orchestra at the University of Denver, circa 1995. Chancellor Ritchie is facing the orchestra and in the forground of the image most of the musicians can be seen.
Civilizing the West: Early Colorado Jews in the Arts, 2011
Brief biographies of Jewish artists, musicians, composers, and conductors in Colorado. Jewish influence on arts in Colorado.
Drummer at Steve Miller Band Concert, 1972 October 6
Black and white photograph of unidentified drummer (possibly John James King) on stage during the October 6, 1972 Steve Miller Band concert at the University of Denver.
Drummers at the Black African American Celebration (Frame 8), 1998 February
Three unidentified drummers perform for a Black History Month African American Celebration at the University of Denver.
Fans at a University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Game, between 1980-1990
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey fans during a game as a band plays behind a banner that reads: ''GO DU GREEK.''