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 263 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Player Fred Mahaffey with Coach Bob Blackman and Chancellor Chester Alter, 1953 November
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Fred Mahaffey stands between University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter (left) and head coach Bob Blackman.
University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Affiliates, 1975
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey second place trophy from the National Collegiate Athletics Association Championship in 1973 is admired by coach Marshall Johnston, athletic director Ron Oyer, and acting chancellor Allen Pfnister.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building Dedication, 1977 October 26
University of Denver Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell and King Shwayder pose with a plaque at the dedication ceremony for the Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Jesse and Nellie Shwayder Inc., a family foundation, donated $1.7 million toward the construction, the building's architect was Slater-Paull and Associates, and the firm Gerald H. Phipps Inc. was awarded the rights to construct the building.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Gallery, 1977 October
The commemoration service for the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Chancellor Maurice Mitchell, an unidentified woman, and an unidentified man stand by a plaque which reads: "Shwayder Art Building In memory of Jessie and Nellie Shwayder In recognition of their love of the arts, belief in young people and their profound interest in the ultimate importance of education Commemorated October 26, 1977"
University of Denver Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1925 March 26
Chancellor Heber Harper shovels the first scoop of dirt during the University of Denver stadium groundbreaking ceremony on March 26, 1925 in Denver, Colorado. Also pictured are David Duncan and Dr. D. Shaw Duncan.
University of Denver Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1925 March 26
Chancellor Heber Harper stands on a platform and prepares to address the crowd at the University of Denver Stadium groundbreaking ceremony on March 26, 1925 in Denver, Colorado. Several banners are visible, including one that reads: ''College of Liberal Arts University of Denver.''
University of Denver - Students, 1964
The image depicts Grace Melzer, Chancellor Chester M. Alter, Chas Hahn, Marry Dodds, at a Class of 1914 Reunion for the University of Denver, in 1964.
Wilbur D. Engle, between 1914-1928
University of Denver vice chancellor and acting chancellor Wilbur D. Engle poses for a portrait. Engle served as vice chancellor starting in 1914. He also served as acting chancellor for two separate terms, first from 1920-1922 (between chancellors Buchtel and Harper), then from 1927-1928 (between chancellors Harper and Hunter).
William Fraser McDowell, between 1890-1899
University of Denver second chancellor William Fraser McDowell poses for a portrait. McDowell was DU's chancellor from 1890-1899.
William Fraser McDowell, between 1890-1899
Cabinet cards with black and white portrait of William Fraser McDowell, second chancellor of the University of Denver.