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 212 Collections and/or Records:
Chester Alter Photos, 1980-2001
One undated black and white negative of headshot of Chester Alter; one set of color negatives with contact sheet of Alter in Humanities Gardens with woman named Marsh; one set of black and white negatives with contact sheet of Alter in his office as chancellor; one set of color negatives with contact sheet of Alter in Humanities Gardens; and one set of black and white negatives with contact sheet of headshots of Alter.
Chester Alter Receiving Marine Corps Trophy
Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter receiving a trophy from two unidentified men, one of whom is dresssed in military uniform.
Chester Alter, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and International Students, 1963
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, philosopher, educator, and President of India, speaks to a group of unidentified persons, including students from India while University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter looks on. Radhakrishnan was awarded an honorary LLD degree by the University of Denver in 1963, during his term as President. One person in the image is holding a copy of the commencement issue of the DU Clarion announcing Radhakrishnan's visit.
Chester Alter Serving Students Tea, between 1953-1966
University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter serves tea to a table of female students at a "Faculty Fetch" event. Alter is wearing a white apron and waiter's cap over his suit and tie. Part of a kitchen and a Coca-Cola vending machine are visible in the background.
Chester Alter, W. Averell Harriman, and Thomas Currigan at Commencement, 1964
Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter, New York Governor W. Averell Harriman (recipient of an honorary doctorate from the University of Denver), and Denver Mayor Thomas Currigan in academic regalia at the University's centennial commencement ceremony in 1964.
Chester Alter with Air ROTC Col. Shayler, 1956
Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter with Air ROTC Col. Shayler.
Chester Alter with Foreign Educators, 1956
Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter having his photo taken with a group of foreign educators.
Chester Alter with Foreign Educators, 1957 December
University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter talks with foreign educators in a conference room while a photographer takes their picture.
Chester Alter with Foreign Student, between 1953-1966
University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter holds a globe as a foreign student points out his hometown on it.
Chester Alter with John and Ann Love, between 1962-1966
Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter talking to Colorado Governor and First Lady John and Ann Love.