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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 487 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver - Students, circa 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0010.00003
Abstract

The image depicts six unidentified individuals wearing identical hats and dancing, while a large banner hangs on the wall above them reading: "Welcome Curtis Cuties", at an unidentified location, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1970.

Dates: circa 1970

University of Denver - Students, circa 1970

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Identifier: U201.01.0129.0011.00002
Abstract

The image depicts 49 unidentified students posing for the photo in a unidentified park, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1970. The students are sitting on top of payground equipment in the image. Other playground equipment and a lake can be seen in the background.

Dates: circa 1970

University of Denver - students, 1976 April

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0011.00003
Abstract

The photograph depicts nine unidentified students sitting outside Sturm Hall near tennis courts, affiliated with the University of Denver, in April 1976. One of the students is petting a dog, and all appear to be listening to one of the people speak.

Dates: 1976 April

University of Denver - Students, 1979

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0011.00004
Abstract

The image depicts 18 unidentified individuals, sitting outside in the snow watching television while drinking beer, affiliated with the University of Denver, in 1979.

Dates: 1979

University of Denver - Students, circa 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0012.00001
Abstract

The image depicts 19 unidentified individuals sitting outside of the Mary Reed Building at the University of Denver, circa 1970.

Dates: circa 1970

University of Denver - Students, 1979

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0012.00002
Abstract

The image depicts 19 unidentified students posing in a group wearing bath towels, ties, and hats, in an unidentified place, affiliated with the University of Denver, in 1979.

Dates: 1979

University of Denver - Students, circa 1980 October 8

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0133.0001.00004
Abstract

A contact sheet depicting various students studying and posing on campus at the University of Denver, circa 1980, 10/8.

Dates: circa 1980 October 8

University of Denver Students at Founders Day, 1959

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0004.00001
Abstract University of Denver (DU) students cut a cake as Board of Trustees President Robert W. Selig speaks at a podium during the 1959 DU Founders Day celebration in Denver, Colorado. Chancellor Chester M. Alter (to right of Selig) and award recipients look on. Students, left to right: Jeanette Dale (1959 Miss DU and President of Associated Women Students), Jim Sorenson (President of Student Senate), Edythe (Edie) Goldstein (President of Coed Journalists), and Steve LeSatz (Pioneers men's...
Dates: 1959

University of Denver Summer Commencement, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0004.00002
Abstract

The image depicts University of Denver students at summer commencement, in front of Illif School of Theology, in 1956.

Dates: 1956

University of Denver Tumbling Team, 1923

 Item
Identifier: U300.08.0461.00001
Abstract

Plaque containing an image of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's tumbling team, alternately known as Gyros, posing for a group portrait. Member names include: Asher H. Patten, Raymond D. Hampton, Joseph P. Graves, Granville B. Johnson Physical Director, Max M. Vinsonhaler, Charles C. Dickson, Arden E. Ratclipp, Arthur A. Huffsmith, Robert N. Annand, Raymond W. Merrill, and Garrett W. Renzelman.

Dates: 1923