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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 43 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver - Freshman Class 1907, 1907

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0037.00010
Abstract

The image depicts 67 unidentified freshman students of the University of Denver, sitting on the steps to the entrance to the University Hall, wearing winter apparel, in 1907.

Dates: 1907

University of Denver - Student Class, circa 1890

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0036.00005
Abstract

The image is of 23 individuals, only 5 identified in the front row, affiliated with the University of Denver, standing outside on the steps of an unidentified building, circa 1890s. The 5 identified, from left to right, are: 1-Orlan Biggs, 2 - Elise Jonas, 3 - Lora Taylor, 4 - J. L. L. Heller, 5 - Rec Charles Hewett. Two individuals are wearing cap and gowns.

Dates: circa 1890

University of Denver - Student walking on a tightrope, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0038.00002
Abstract

The image depicts an unidentified female student, walking on a tightrope while holding an umbrella, on the University of Denver's campus with Buchtel Memorial Chapel in the background, circa 1910.

Dates: circa 1910

University of Denver - Students, circa 1890

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0036.00014
Abstract

The image depicts 46 unidentified University of Denver students sitting outside of University Hall, circa 1890.

Dates: circa 1890

University of Denver - Students, circa 1980 October 8

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0133.0001.00004
Abstract

A contact sheet depicting various students studying and posing on campus at the University of Denver, circa 1980, 10/8.

Dates: circa 1980 October 8

University of Denver - Students, between 1911-1912

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0038.00008
Abstract

The image depicts 40 unidentified students at the University of Denver, prep school, in front of either Iliff School of Theology or University Hall, between 1911-12.

Dates: between 1911-1912

University of Denver - Students, circa 1940

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0003.00001
Abstract

The image depicts 20 unidentified students in front of an unidentified building, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1940.

Dates: circa 1940

University of Denver - Students, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0004.00006
Abstract

The image depicts 19 unidentified students standing outside on the University of Denver campus, circa 1950.

Dates: circa 1950

University of Denver - Students, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0005.00003
Abstract

The image depicts 15 unidentified individuals in an unidentified lounge, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1950.

Dates: circa 1950

University of Denver - students, 1976 April

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0011.00003
Abstract

The photograph depicts nine unidentified students sitting outside Sturm Hall near tennis courts, affiliated with the University of Denver, in April 1976. One of the students is petting a dog, and all appear to be listening to one of the people speak.

Dates: 1976 April