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 122 Collections and/or Records:
Miss Mabel Rilling : Supervisor of Children's Play, Stories for Children, between 1912-1930
Program detailing University of Denver (DU) Director of Physical Education for Women Mabel Rilling's participation in Chautauquas, an education movement popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes brief biography of Rilling and personal endorsements from organizers of Chautauquas in Illinois, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, and Henry Augustus Buchtel, DU chancellor.
Phipps House, 1988 June
Roll of 35 mm. photographic negatives taken of University of Denver student recreational activities, as well as interior and exterior views of what is now known as the Lawrence C. Phipps Memorial Conference Center (which includes the Phipps Mansion and Phipps Tennis Pavillion) in June 1988.
Rave Revue. University of Denver 20th Annual Ice Show, 1995 May 5-7
University of Denver (DU) Ice Show program from May 5-7, 1995 featuring portraits of the different performers and a schedule.
Recreation at D.U. Summer 1959, 1959
1959 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers summer recreation information guide featuring sports rules, records, and schedules.
School Days Off Program, 1999 November
Roll of 33 35 mm. photographic negatives taken of children climbing on the rock climbing wall in the Coors Fitness Center in the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness in November 1999.. The children are participating in the University of Denver Recreation program ''School Days Off.''
School Days Off Program at Climbing Wall, 1999 November
Roll of 25 35 mm. photographic negatives taken of University of Denver staff members and children in the Coors Fitness Center in the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness in November 1999. The children are participating in the University of Denver (DU) Recreation program ''School Days Off.''
Ship to Shore. 14th D.U. Ice Show, 1989 April 28-29
University of Denver (DU) Ice Show program from April 28-29, 1989 featuring portraits of the different performers and a schedule.
Student Jumping in the Air to Catch the Frisbee, 1998
University of Denver (DU) recreational male Ultimate player jumps in the air to grab a disc.
Student Part of the Equestrian Club, 1999
A member of the University of Denver (DU) Equestrian Club rides a horse on an English saddle in 1999. A barn is visible in the background.
Student Playing Frisbee on the Lawn, 1998
University of Denver (DU) recreational male Ultimate player prepares to throw a disc.