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 263 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Ritchie at Founders Day Event, between 1989-2005
University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie shakes the hand of an unidentified man at a Founders Day event (probably the awards dinner).
Daniel Ritchie Skiing with Students, between 1989-2005
University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie pauses with students at the top of a ski slope at the University of Denver's Winter Carnival.
David Hastings Moore, between 1880-1889
University of Denver first chancellor David Hastings Moore poses for a portrait. Moore served as chancellor from 1880-1889 and was responsible for reopening the university (formerly the Colorado Seminary).
David Hastings Moore
Black and white portrait of David Hastings Moore, first chancellor of the University of Denver.
David Hastings Moore
Black and white portrait of David Hastings Moore, first chancellor of the University of Denver.
David Hastings Moore as Bishop, between 1900-1915
Black and white print of David Hastings Moore, first chancellor of the University of Denver, during his time a Methodist bishop. After his departure from the University in 1890, the General Conference of the Methodist church elected him bishop of Shanghai in 1900, then later Portland (Ore.) and Cincinnati.
David Shaw Duncan, between 1935-1941
University of Denver sixth chancellor David Shaw Duncan poses for a portrait. Prior to his tenure as chancellor, Duncan was a professor of history and political science, dean of the liberal arts college, and dean of the graduate school. Duncan served as chancellor from 1935 to 1941.
DU Championship Ski Team with Chancellor Ritchie and Trophy, circa 2001
Photographic image of Chancellor Ritchie holding a skiiing tropy, standing in front of a group of students. Believed to be one of the DU championship ski teams, perhaps 2000 or 2001. At the University of Denver, circa 2001.
DU related, 1973-1974
Types of Materials: newspaper clippings
DU related, 1970
Types of Materials: newspaper clippings