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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 505 Collections and/or Records:

Draft University of Denver Summer Convocation Commencement Program August 22,1941, 1941 August 22

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Identifier: U138.0001.0035.00005
Abstract

Draft of the University of Denver summer convocation commecement program from August 22, 1941.

Dates: 1941 August 22

Drummers at the Black African American Celebration (Frame 8), 1998 February

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Identifier: U201.01.0097.0010.00001.00001
Abstract

Three unidentified drummers perform for a Black History Month African American Celebration at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1998 February

DU Birthday Cake

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Identifier: U201.01.0097.0029.00004
Abstract

Black and white photograph of the many-tiered DU birthday cake traditionally present at University of Denver Founders Day celebrations.

Dates: 1974-1987

Dwight Smith Serving Food to Students at Spring Carnival, between 1984-1989

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Identifier: U201.01.0120.0016.00001
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Dwight M. Smith serves food to students at the Spring Carnival Chancellor's Barbecue on Driscoll Green on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Smith is wearing a white chef's coat and hat, a dark apron, and an oven mitt; one of the students is wearing a Broncos shirt, and an unidentified man is wearing an apron reading "Chancellors BBQ."

Dates: between 1984-1989

Edited University of Denver Commencement Program Fifty-First Year, 1915 June 3

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Identifier: U138.0001.0009.00002
Abstract Edited programs for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony Fifty-First Year Thursday, 3rd June, 1915 with numerous edits. Honorary degree recipients: Anne McKleen Shuler, Master of Arts; Lawrence Cowle Phipps, Master of Science; Frank Durward Slutz, Doctor of Letters; Milton Chase Portter, Doctor of Letters; Jesse Penney Martin, Doctor of Divinity; Thomas Shields Young, Doctor of Divinity. Conferring Degrees: Henry Augustus Buchtel, the...
Dates: 1915 June 3

Eighteenth Annual Commencement of the University of Denver College of Liberal Arts, School of Law, Iliff School of Thology, Conservatory and School of Music and Postgraduate School, 1898 June 8

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Identifier: U138.0001.0002.00008
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver Eighteenth Annual Commencement for the College of Liberal Arts, School of Law, Iliff School of Tehology, Conservatory and School of Music and Postgraduate School. This commencement took place at the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, Wednesday Evening June 8th 1898 at Eight O'Clock. University Oration given by Rev. John P.D. Johns, DD the Ex-President of De Pauw University.

Dates: 1898 June 8

"Enclosed Please Find...", 1962 June 8

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Identifier: U138.0002.0024.00004
Abstract

Text of the Baccalaureate Service address given by Chancellor Chester M. Alter delivered at the University of Denver, June 8, 1962.

Dates: 1962 June 8

Fourteenth Annual Commencement, College of Liberal Arts, 1894 June 6

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Identifier: U138.0001.0002.00006
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver Liberal Arts fourteenth annual commencement on Wednesday, June 6, 8 P.M. at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church.

Dates: 1894 June 6

Graduating Exercises of the College Preparatory Department and the Haish Manual Training School, 1891 June 8

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Identifier: U138.0001.0002.00009
Abstract

Program for the Graduating Exercises of the College Preparatory Department, and the Haish Manual Training School of the University of Denver. Graduation took place at the Trinity Church on Monday Evening June 8th, 1891, 8 p.m.

Dates: 1891 June 8

Graduating Exercises of the College Preparatory of the University of Denver, 1893 June 2

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Identifier: U138.0001.0002.00012
Abstract

Program from the Graduating Exercises of the College Preparatory of the University of Denver at University Hall Friday Evening June 2, 1893 at 8 p.m.

Dates: 1893 June 2