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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 148 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Johnson-McFarlane Hall - Construction, 1957

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0019.0015.00011
Abstract

Exterior view of the construction of Johnson-McFarlane Hall (JMac) nearing completion on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with cars parked in a dirt lot in the foreground.

Dates: 1957

University of Denver Old Art Building, Demolition, 1979 February 24

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0014.00004
Abstract

Photograph of negatives depicting the boulder drop and the construction workers during the demolition of the University of Denver's old art building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 February 24

University of Denver Old Art Building, Demolition, 1979 February 24

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0014.00006
Abstract

Photograph of negatives depicting exterior views of the demolition of the University of Denver's old art building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 February 24

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Construction, 1978 March

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0018.00010
Abstract

Photograph of negatives depicting both exterior and interior views of the construction of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1978 March

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Construction, 1978 March

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0018.00011
Abstract

Photograph of negatives depicting exterior views of the construction of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1978 March

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Construction, 1978 February 9

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0018.00015
Abstract

Negatives and a photograph of the negatives depicting exterior views of the construction of the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1978 February 9

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, circa 1979

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0023.00008
Abstract Exterior view of University of Denver's Old Art Building in Denver, Colorado right after the Boulder Drop. People in hard hats walk in the background. A sign in the foreground reads: "The Boulder Drop A Sculpture Event by John T. Young This project is made possible by generous assistance: G&L Granite Co. Michael Barrett Building Dept., City & County of Denver Cab Childress Irene Clurman-Rky. Mt. News Earl Guthrie Media Services, D.U. Facilities Planning Dept., D.U. Mel Strawn...
Dates: circa 1979

University of Denver Stadium Demolition, 1971-1972

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00053
Abstract

Demolition of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium.

Dates: 1971-1972