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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 40 Collections and/or Records:

Student Typing in Dorm Room, between 1980-1989

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0003.00003
Abstract

An unidentified University of Denver students types on a typewriter at a desk in a dorm room. A telephone, bookshelf, and dresser are visible on the wall behind the desk.

Dates: between 1980-1989

Students Dancing at Towers Jam 1981, 1981

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0001.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of three unidentified University of Denver students dancing at Towers Jam in Centennial Towers residence while other students look on.

Dates: 1981

Students infront of the Mary and Margery Reed Statue, 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0005.00006
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified freshman students outside the Margery Reed Building and standing infront of the Mary and Margery Reed statue, at the University of Denver, in 1950. One of the individuals is placing a hat on the other individual who is holding a pamphlet that reads: "Howdy Pinoeer! 1950."

Dates: 1950

Students Reading in Dorm Room in 1980s, between 1980-1989

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0002.00003
Abstract

Two unidentified female students read in their dorm room at the University of Denver. The students are sitting on their bed with pillows and stuffed animals; one is reading the DU Clarion, while the other is reading Cosmopolitan magazine. A sign on the back wall reads "Basket Case."

Dates: between 1980-1989

Students - Residence Halls

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0025.00005
Abstract

Group portrait of a group of University of Denver students wearing trench coats, sneakers, and shorts and holding a sign reading "5th floor FlASHERS".

Dates: 1979-1986

Students - Residence Halls, between 1980-1989

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0025.00006
Abstract

Group portrait of a floor of female students from a residence hall at the University of Denver wrapped in towels in a bathroom.

Dates: between 1980-1989

University of Denver Johnson-McFarlane Hall, 1987 December 1

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0019.0020.00021
Abstract

Set of black and white negatives of interior views of Johnson-McFarlane residence hall (JMac) on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1987 December 1

University of Denver Johnson-McFarlane Hall, 1992 March

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0019.0020.00022
Abstract

Set of black and white negatives of interior views of the cafeteria in Johnson-McFarlane residence hall (JMac) on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1992 March

University of Denver - Students, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0004.00003
Abstract

The image depicts three unidentified students cleaning their dorm room at the University of Denver, circa 1950. One student is wiping the window, one student is wiping the coffee table, and the third student is sweeping the floor.

Dates: circa 1950

University of Denver - Students, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0004.00004
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified students cooking food on a stove in University of Denver student housing, circa 1950.

Dates: circa 1950