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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 212 Collections and/or Records:

Traditions - Homecoming - 1956 PHOTO, 1956

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0011
Abstract

21 black and white prints related to Homecoming 1956 at the University of Denver, including Chester Alter with the Homecoming queen; queen Elaine Peterson; Homecoming Life Week; Homecoming royalty. Also includes 15 color slides of floats in the Homecoming parade, donated by alumnus Emory Walker.

Dates: 1956
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 99

Traditions - Homecoming - 1958 PHOTO, 1950-1959

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0013
Abstract 51 black and white prints related to Homecoming 1957 at the University of Denver, including Glenda King, Sandra Toomey, and Carol Knies; Chester Alter and the Women's Week committee; Chester Alter and queen candidates; queen candidates Virginia Hickman, Jeannette Dale, Sue Gibson, Jeanette Eitelgeorge, and queen Conni Dent; and student act during Homecoming football game. Some of these prints appear to be more like contact sheets, with images of two medium format negatives next to each...
Dates: 1950-1959
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 99

Traditions - Homecoming - 1959 PHOTO, 1959

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0014
Abstract 24 black and white prints related to Homecoming 1959 at the University of Denver, including Sterling Nelson with "59" shaved into his beard; the all-student Homecoming show; the Gwen Bowen dancers at the Homecoming buffet/dance; house decorations for Homecoming; Homecoming queens and attendants at football game; Chancellor Chester Alter crowning Glenda King as queen; Sandra Toomey, Carol Knies, and Glenda King; Marilyn Harlow; the alumni buffet and dance; house decorations; Homecoming queens...
Dates: 1959
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 99

Traditions - Homecoming 1979, 1979

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0022
Abstract

2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets with images from the 1979 Homecoming parade at the University of Denver. Also includes 5 black and white prints with images from Fallfest 1979, including Chancellor Ross Pritchard and Ann Richardson; Gordon Stone in a dunk tank; and dancers from Panama.

Dates: 1979
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 99

Traditions - Homecoming - 1995 PHOTO, 1995-2005

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0033
Abstract Images from Homecoming 1995 at the University of Denver: 2 color prints, including the class of 1995 10-year reunion. 13 black and white prints, including images from the bonfire/pep rally; an alumni float in the Homecoming parade; Denver Boone singing with a band onstage at a BBQ on Driscoll Green; the class of 1970 25-year reunion; images from the Homecoming parade; alumni in front of their double decker bus for the Alumni Parade; Chancellor Daniel Ritchie riding in covered wagon in...
Dates: 1995-2005
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 99

Traditions - Master's Week, 1996-1997

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0002
Abstract

Images related to Master's Week at the University of Denver: 3 color contact sheets without negatives, including Chancellor Daniel Ritchie with alumni Masters. 4 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, including images from the Masters Week 1996 dinner. 1 set of color negatives with contact sheet of images from the 1997 Masters Week banquet.

Dates: 1996-1997
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120

Traditions - Miss D.U. Photo, 1952-1971

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0004
Abstract

Images related to Miss DU pageants at the University of Denver: 3 black and white prints, including May Day royalty; Miss DU winner Betty Fern Hoyt; and Miss DU winner Alice Joseffer. 1 set of black and white negatives with contact sheet 2 black and white contact sheets without negative. Also includes one black and white print of the Chancellor's mace and one black and white contact sheet without negatives of images from the Fall 1971 New Student Week.

Dates: 1952-1971
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120

Traditions - Pioneer Day, 1945-1993

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010
Abstract Images from Pioneer Days at the University of Denver: 27 black and white prints taken by W. T. (Bill) Anderson, Jr.'48, including Chancellor Caleb Gates speaking; students dancing at the Pioneer Promenades; the class of 1946; Marian (Anderson) Wade '46; and (Roy) Raul Nunez '48 and Earl Denbeste '48. 6 undated black and white prints, including students dancing; students in old-time costumes; and a Pioneer Day parade near the Denver Civic Center (State Capitol in the background) from c. 1940....
Dates: 1945-1993
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120

Traditions - Ruckus (Mascot)

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0013
Abstract

One black and white contact sheet without negatives with images of former University of Denver mascot Ruckus the red-tailed hawk at a press conference in a gymansium and outside the Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness with Chancellor Daniel Ritchie.

Dates: 1793-2009
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120

Traditions - Winter Carnival, 1983-1995

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0018
Abstract Images from Winter Carnival at the University of Denver: 20 black and white prints, mostly undated, including Winter Carnival ticket sales; skis on racks at Steamboat resort; students getting skis; students unloading a car in the snow; skiers on the slopes; view of Steamboat ski resort; students sitting by a fireplace; view of ski slopes; ski lift car; students on a chairlift; students grilling at ski resort; Chancellor Daniel Ritchie skiing with students; and Scott Adderton, Johnny...
Dates: 1983-1995
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120

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