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 212 Collections and/or Records:
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Identifier: U201.01.0098.0014
Abstract
5 black and white prints from Founders Day 1964 at the University of Denver, including female students lined up on the centennial cake (?) at the Civic Center; cutting the birthday cake with bust of John Evans in the background; Chester Alter and Centennial Director Porter digging up the 1951 time capsule; and Chester Alter speaking at the Centennial graduation with bust of John Evans in the foreground.
Dates:
1964
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Identifier: U201.01.0098.0015
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Images from Founders Day 1965 at the University of Denver, including 3 black and white contact sheets and 1 black and white print of Chester Alter and others.
Dates:
1965
File
Identifier: U201.01.0098.0028
Abstract
Images from Founders Day 1978 at the University of Denver: 3 black and white prints, including awardee Al Cohen; and trustee Lucien Wulsin announcing the DENVER DESIGN capital campaign. 5 black and white contact sheets without negatives, including Maurice Mitchell at a reception in the Fieldhouse kicking off the capital campaign.
Dates:
1978 March 2
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Identifier: U201.01.0098.0029
Abstract
1 black and white contact sheet from Founders Day 1979 at the University of Denver with images from the Colorado Springs Alumni Scholars Dinner and GSSW Brunch. Also includes 3 black and white prints from the the 1979 MECCA conference for college newspaper editors sponsored by the College of Business Administration, including Ross Pritchard and Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Thomas talking with visiting students Tony Lee, Debbie Brisboy, Chris Bender, David Alexander, and David Lee. Lowell Thomas was...
Dates:
1979
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Identifier: U201.01.0098.0030
Abstract
Images from Founders Day 1980 at the University of Denver: 10 black and white prints, including Distinguished Service Award recipient Marion Hurwitz; Ross Pritchard, Alex Holland (Community Service Award recipient), and Ed Lehman (Alumni Association president); Paul Cornelsen (Professional Achievement Award recipient) and Ed Lehman; Gladys Bell (Distinguished Service Award recipient), Ross Pritchard, and Walter Koch; Ed Lehman presenting the Evans Award to Allan Phipps with Ross Pritchard...
Dates:
1980
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Identifier: U201.01.0098.0032
Abstract
Images related to Founders Day 1982 at the University of Denver: 4 black and white contact sheets without negatives, including portraits of Polly Grimes; Linus Pauling; and Anthony Zarlengo. 12 black and white prints, including Mr. and Mrs. Gene Steinke; Myron (Micky) Miller; Richard Harris; Dottie Lamm; Murray Armstrong (DU head hockey coach); Ross Pritchard, Steve Nostrand (Alumni Association President), and US Senator from Nevada Paul Laxalt (Evans Award recipient); Linus Pauling at the...
Dates:
1982
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Identifier: U201.01.0098.0038
Abstract
Images from Founders Day 1988 at the University of Denver: 4 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, including images from the Founders Day meeting. 10 black and white prints, including "Ports of Call" kickoff of Founders Day; chairwoman Florence Ruston; Ed Estlow (Board of Trustees chair), Tony Cillo (awardee), and Dick Booten (Alumni Association president); Dwight Smith, Ed Estlow, and Peter Coors; Dwight Smith and 1985 Evans Award recipient Congressman William Ford; Dwight...
Dates:
1988
Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00011
Abstract
University of Denver fifth chancellor Frederick Maurice Hunter poses for a portrait. Hunter served as chancellor from 1928 to 1935.
Dates:
between 1928-1935
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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0034
Abstract
Black and white print of headshot of University of Denver Chancellor Caleb F. Gates Jr.
Dates:
between 1941-1947
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Identifier: U201.02.0139.0024
Abstract
Images of University of Denver Chancellor Caleb F. Gates Jr. 25 black and white prints, including at commencement with Prof. Sikes; in military uniform; on horseback; and several headshots of Gates. 4 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets and 1 black and white contact sheet without negatives with portraits of Gates. Also includes 2 black and white prints of portraits of Mrs. Caleb F. Gates Jr.; and 2 black and white prints of Caleb F. Gates Sr. with Ben M. Cherrington, and...
Dates:
1922-1946
