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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 35 Collections and/or Records:

Traditions - Chancellor's BBQ/Homecoming Day, 1988 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0011.00003
Abstract

Set of black and white negatives with contact sheet of images from the Chancellor's Barbecue at the University of Denver in 1992

Dates: 1988 May

Traditions - Chancellor's Vest, 1994 October

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Identifier: U201.01.0097.0001.00001
Abstract

Contact sheet of three strips of four frames, in black and white, of University of Denver's traditions Chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie's red vest, in October 1994. The vest is displayed on a dress form that is surrounded by bookshelves holding various materials in the Mary Reed Buidling.

Dates: 1994 October

Traditions - Chancellor's Vest, 1994 October

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0001.00002
Abstract

Contact sheet of three strips of four frames, in black and white, of University of Denver's traditions Chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie's red vest, in October 1994. The vest is displayed on a dress form that is surrounded by bookshelves holding various materials in the Mary Reed Buidling.

Dates: 1994 October

Traditions - Chancellor's Vest (Frame 11), 1994 October

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Identifier: U201.01.0097.0001.00001.00001
Abstract

Black and white negative of the University of Denver Chancellor's traditional red vest in October 1994. The vest is displayed on a dress form that is surrounded by bookshelves holding various articles of DU memorabilia.

Dates: 1994 October

University of Denver Chancellor and President of Board of Trustees Speak to Founders Day Award Recipients, 1959

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0004.00004
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) alumnus Clarence A. Myrhe (far left) speaks as (left to right) Evans Award recipient Joseph Lohman, Chancellor Chester M. Alter, and President of the Board of Trustees Robert W. Selig look on at the 1959 Founders Day event in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1959

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

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Identifier: U300.01.0387.00299
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00301
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00302
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Football Stadium Groundbreaking, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00303
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football stadium groundbreaking ceremony featuring administrators of the school.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Founders Day Award Recipients and Administrators, 1959

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0004.00002
Abstract University of Denver (DU) Founders Day award recipients pose with the Chancellor and President of the DU Board of Trustees at Founders Day in Denver, Colorado. Standing, left to right: Robert W. Selig (President of DU Board of Trustees, 1959) and Clarence A. Myrhe. Seated, left to right: Randolph McDonough (President, DU Alumni Relations), Eugene T. Halaas (Professor, DU Finance and Banking), Jane Gould (Chief Circulation Librarian and DU Assistant Professor of Librarianship, Joseph Lohman...
Dates: 1959