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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 353 Collections and/or Records:

Rilling Athletic Club, 1946

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0031.00001
Abstract

The image depicts 19 individuals, the front 8, from left to right are: Josephine Lynch, Carlson, unknown, Ruth Drumm [illegible], Mrs. Gursuch, Mrs. Girault, Mrs. Nelzer, with arms hooked, dressed in different costumes in the University of Denver's gymnasium, for the Rilling Athletic Club in 1946.

Dates: 1946

School for Ladies, circa 1980

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0025.00001
Abstract

The image depicts 20 unidentified individuals posing in an unidentified room while holding text books and a sign: "Miss Friedlander's School of Ladies", affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1990.

Dates: circa 1980

Spring Carnival Tricycle Race

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0016.00002
Abstract

Students participate in the Spring Carnival tricycle race at the University of Denver, while other students look on. The contestants, wearing DU Alpine race bibs, are employing different methods of operating the tricycles, including one male student who has his knees on the seat and his chest leaning against the handlebars and is pedaling with his hands. University Hall is visible in the background.

Dates: 1974-1999

Statue holding sign - "Intelligence vs. Wallace", 1968

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0005.00002
Abstract

The image depicts an unidentified statue holding a sculpted rifle and a sign: "intelligence vs. wallace", affiliated with the University of Denver, in 1968.

Dates: 1968

Student Activities, between 1925-1961

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0008
Abstract

1 black and white print of cheerleaders tumbling at a football game at the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1925-1961

Student Activities, between 1954-1957

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0006.00004
Abstract

The image depicts 5 unidentified students sitting in an unidentified place playing a card game, affiliated with the University of Denver, between 1954-57.

Dates: between 1954-1957

Student Activities 1950-59, 1950-1959

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0137.0022
Abstract

Black and white negatives related to student activities at the University of Denver in the 1950s.

Dates: 1950-1959

Student Activities 1950-59 2, 1950-1959

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0137.0023
Abstract

Black and white negatives related to student activities at the University of Denver in the 1950s.

Dates: 1950-1959

Student Activities - Activities Fair, 1970

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0010
Abstract

Black and white contact sheets and prints related to the student activities fair at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1970

Student Activities - Art Show (SPLIBS), 1988

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0011
Abstract

Black and white prints related to SPLIBS and senior art shows at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1988