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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:

Pioneer Astronomer : The Story of Herbert Alonzo Howe at the University of Denver : Transcript of Herbert A. Howe's 1918 diary, 2000 February 26

 Item
Identifier: M010.04.0005.00013
Abstract

Transcribed printout of Professor Howe's 1918 diary recounting 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: 2000 February 26

Pirkey, Janet

 Collection
Identifier: M190
Dates: Other: 1990

Portrait of Henry A. Butchel, 1899-1920

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0014.00002
Abstract

Black and white portrait of Henry A. Butchel, Chancellor of University of Denver, in Denver, Colorado, between 1899 and 1920.

Dates: 1899-1920

Portrait of Ida McFarlane

 File — Box U201.01.0116: Series U201.01 [Barcode: U186018628587]
Identifier: U201.01.0116
Abstract

Contains framed and matted black and white photographic portrait of University of Denver faculty member Ida McFarlane.

Dates: 1793-2009

Portrait of Ida McFarlane, 1941

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0116.00001

Portrait of Tim Weaver, 2014

 Item
Identifier: U171.06.02.00040
Abstract As a new media artist, Timothy's concerted objective has been to contribute to the restoration of ecological memory through a process of speculative inquiry along the art | technology interface. His recent interactive installation, live cinema, video and sonic projects have been featured at FILE/FILE Hipersonica (Brazil), Transmediale (Berlin), New Forms Festival (Vancouver), Subtle Technologies (Toronto), Korean Experimental Art Festival (Seoul), Museum of Modern Art (Cuenca, Ecuador) and...
Dates: 2014

Portrait of Vance Kirkland

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0001.00005
Abstract

Black and white headshot of Vance Kirkland, director of School of Art at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1956-1987

Professor Dwight Smith with Student in Chemistry Laboratory, circa 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0017.00005
Abstract

Photographic image of chemistry professor Dwight Smith with a student in a chemistry laboratory. On the University of Denver campus, circa 1970.

Dates: circa 1970