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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 14 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver - Students, circa 1920

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0038.00001
Abstract

The image depicts 15 unidentified students, affiliated with the University of Denver, every individual is dressed in one of two different costumes, standing in front of an unidentified building, circa 1920. The first costume has tall pointed black hats, black and white striped aprons and black vests. The second costume has white bowl hats and black and white dress.

Dates: circa 1920

University of Denver - Students, between 1929-1933

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0002.00003
Abstract

The image depicts two University of Denver students: Hyacinth Heartz and Helen Jaenson, walking down an unidentified sidewalk wearing dresses and hats, between 1929-33.

Dates: between 1929-1933

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 from Sigma Kappa, 1912

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0038.00003
Abstract

The image depicts Mary Rich, Gertrude Gray, Bird Rector, and Edna Rosen standing outdoors wearing spring bonnets in 1912 for Sigma Kappas of the University of Denver.

Dates: 1912