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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 407 Collections and/or Records:

Students Protesting in Downtown Denver, 1985 April

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0003.00006
Abstract

The image depicts a large group of demonstrators in downtown Denver at Civic Center Park. The Civic Center Building and the Art Museum can be seen in the background, in 4 -85. Many of the individuals are holding signs. One sign that is prominent in the image states "Ronald Reagan is Lying about Nicaragua".

Dates: 1985 April

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

Students - Residence Halls (1950-59), 1950-1959

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0022
Abstract

Black and white negatives and prints of students in residence halls at the University of Denver in the 1950s.

Dates: 1950-1959

Students - Residence Halls 2000's, 1998-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0019
Abstract

Black and white negatives of students in residence halls at the University of Denver in 1998 and 1999.

Dates: 1998-1999

Students - Residence Halls, Misc.

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0018
Abstract

Black and white prints and color slides of students in residence halls at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1793-2009

Students - Residence Halls, Misc. Students - Studying, 1950-1995

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0023
Abstract

Black and white prints of students in residence halls at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1950-1995

Students Studying, circa 1940

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0003.00006
Abstract

The image depicts two University of Denver students studying at the Mary Reed Library, circa 1945. The students are sitting at a round table writing with french doors behind them.

Dates: circa 1940

Students Studying

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0023.00001
Abstract

The image depicts one unidentified individual studying at a desk with a calculator, textbooks and notes, affiliated with the University of Denver, undated.

Dates: 1950-1995