University of Denver
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 folderFound in 505 Collections and/or Records:
Corrected University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement Program: August Nineteenth, 1966, 1966 August 19
Corrected program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral Commencement ceremony, August Nineteenth,1966 at Ten o'clock. Honorary degree recipient: Joseph Royall Smiley, Doctor of Laws. Conferring of degrees: Wilbur C. Miller, Acting Chancellor of the University. The commencement address was given by Joseph R. Smiley, Ph.D., LL.D. President, University of Colorado
Corrected University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement Program Ninety-first Year: University Park Campus, June Tenth, 1955, 1955 June 10
Corrected program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, June Tenth,1955. Honorary degree recipients: Otto Karl Bach, Doctor of Humanities; Lucius Ward Bannister, Doctor of Laws, Adolph Kiesler; Doctor of Public Service; Clarence Frederick Lea, Doctor of Laws; Amos Alonzo Stagg, Doctor of Public Service. Conferring of degrees and awards: Chancellor Chester M. Alter.
Crowning of Founders Week Queen Barbara Schmaedeke
Black and white print of Barbara Schmaedeke, named Founders Week Queen at the University of Denver in an unknown year, wearing a sequined cape and a tiara and holding a bouquet of roses.
Dancing at Pioneer Day
Unidentified University of Denver students hold hands and dance in small circles for a Pioneer Day activity while a crowd looks on. The male students are wearing jackets and knee-length pants, with bare feet, while the female students are wearing long dresses with white tops and dark sashes.
Daniel Ritchie at Chancellor's Barbeque, between 1989-2005
Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie serving food from a grill at the Chancellor's Barbeque. Ritchie, seen in profile, is wearing a cowboy hat, a plaid shirt, and an apron with the word "[CHANCE]LLOR" on it.
Daniel Ritchie at Chancellor's BBQ (Frame 10), 1990 May
University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie serves food at the annual Chancellor's Barbecue in 1990. Ritchie is wearing a cowboy hat, plaid shirt, and an apron reading "Chancellor Ritchies' BBQ."
Daniel Ritchie at Chancellor's BBQ (Frame 13), 1990 May
University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie serves food at the annual Chancellor's Barbecue in 1990. Ritchie is wearing a cowboy hat, plaid shirt, and an apron reading "Chancellor Ritchie's BBQ."
Daniel Ritchie at Chancellor's BBQ (Frame 13), 1990 May
University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie serves food at the annual Chancellor's Barbecue in 1990. Ritchie is wearing a cowboy hat, plaid shirt, and an apron reading "Chancellor Ritchies' BBQ." He is also holding a spatula and tongs.
Daniel Ritchie at Founders Day Event, between 1989-2005
University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie shakes the hand of an unidentified man at a Founders Day event (probably the awards dinner).
Daniel Ritchie Skiing with Students, between 1989-2005
University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie pauses with students at the top of a ski slope at the University of Denver's Winter Carnival.