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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 616 Collections and/or Records:

Herbert A. Howe 1925 Diary, 1925

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0004.00019
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1925 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1925

Herbert A. Howe 1926 Diary, 1926

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0004.00020
Abstract Professor Howe's diary for 1926 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life. Howe retired in May as the longest tenured professor at the University. Howe's handwriting in the entries for June 26 and 27 deteriorates markedly, and he notes he was sick in bed...
Dates: 1926

Hinman, Florence Lamont - Music School, 1924-1953 VIP, 1926

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0027
Abstract

3 black and white prints of Florence Lamont Hinman, founder of the Lamont School of Music, including Hinman with Frank Dinhaupt and Ina Rains; and as professor emerita with photos on her desk.

Dates: 1926

Historical Group Photos, 1936

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0007.00001
Abstract

The image depicts the University of Denver's John Evans, George C. Manlo, Mrs. Jane Butchart Whyman, Toastmistress, Chancellor D. Shaw Duncan, T. A. Dines at the Denver Country Club for the Founders Day Dinner in 1936.

Dates: 1936

Historical Group Photos of Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors, circa 1930

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0007.00002
Abstract

The image depicts University of Denver's Vice Chancellor Wilber D. Engle, Chancellor Frederick M Hunter, Caleb F. Gates, and Heber R. Harper, sitting at a table decorated with a floral centerpiece and glasses scattered across the table. There are french doors with curtains behind them in an unidentified place, circa 1930s.

Dates: circa 1930

Howard Markman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M313
Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined

Howe, Herbert Alonzo (Astronomy) Photographs - Family (VIP), 1958

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0029
Abstract 6 black and white prints of Herbert Alonzo Howe, astronomy professor, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and interim acting chancellor at the University of Denver, including Howe with telescope; with wife Fannie Shattuck Howe; and headshots of Howe. Also includes 5 black and white prints of people and places connected to Howe, including Doris Howe (granddaughter of Herbert Howe); dean Joseph C. Shattuck; Shattuck's house in Greeley, Colo.; the Fitzroy Mansion in University Park;...
Dates: 1958

Humanities Program, 1975

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0010
Abstract

Black and white prints relating to the Humanities Program at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1975

Hyde, Ammi Bradford, 1898

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0010
Abstract

Black and white print of Ammi Bradford Hyde, professor and vice-chancellor at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1898

Hyde, Ammi Bradford

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0031
Abstract

Images of Ammi Bradford Hyde, professor, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and acting chancellor at the University of Denver. Images include 4 black and white prints of portraits of Hyde, including one with Mrs. Hyde, and 1 medium format black and white negative and 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets of headshots of Hyde.

Dates: 1793-2009