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 60 Collections and/or Records:
Henry Augustus Buchtel, between 1899-1920
University of Denver third chancellor Henry Augustus Buchtel poses for a portrait. Buchtel was chancellor from 1899 to 1920. He also served as the governor of Colorado from 1907-1909.
James F. Price, between 1947-1948
University of Denver ninth chancellor James F. Price poses for a portrait. Price's chancellorship lasted for 14 months, from 1947 to 1948.
Maurice Bernard Mitchell, between 1967-1978
University of Denver thirteenth chancellor Maurice Bernard Mitchell poses for a portrait. Mitchell served as chancellor from 1967 to 1978.
President William Howard Taft at University of Denver, 1911 October 11
William Howard Taft speaks from a stage. Seated behind him amongst a group of men are visible chancellor Henry Buchtel and Herbert A. Howe.
Robert Selig and Chester Alter, 1956
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, and Chancellor Chester Alter stand in front of a map of the world at the Chancellor's Report Dinner.
Robert Selig and Chester Alter, 1956
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, and Chancellor Chester Alter stand in front of a map of the world at the Chancellor's Report Dinner.
Robert Selig and Chester Alter, 1956
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, stands speaking with Chancellor Alter at the Chancellor's Report Dinner.
Robert Selig Receives the Evans Award, 1961
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, stands with Chancellor Alter and O. Otto Moore as the receives the 1961 Evans Award.
Robert Selig with Chancellor Alter as he Receives the Evans Award, 1964
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, stands with Chancellor Alter, the 1964 recipient of the Evans Award.
Robert Selig with Chancellor Alter as he Receives the Evans Award, 1964
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, stands with Chancellor Alter, the 1964 recipient of the Evans Award.