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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 58 Collections and/or Records:

Edwin Levy for Colorado Reflections

 Item
Identifier: couda-levy
Abstract

Dr. Edwin Levy was a long time Professor of Theater at the University of Denver but retired in 1975 after a stroke after directing 89 plays and 11 operas. Levy discusses the changes in the Theater department in his 30 years at DU and speaks about the future of theater in Denver since the opening of the Denver Center for Performing Arts.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Gianni Schiacchi Opera, 1980 February 21

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00002
Abstract

Black and white images of Gianni Schiacci opera performed by the Lamont Opera in 1980.

Dates: 1980 February 21

Gianni Schiacchi Opera, 1980 February 21

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00002.00001
Abstract

Four actors dressed in period costumes perform a scene from the opera Gianni Schiacchi at the University of Denver on 2/21/1980. The performer on the left is above the others on a small stage and appears to be singing or speaking, with arm outstretched. The other three react to him.

Dates: 1980 February 21

Molly Newman for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-newman
Abstract

Molly Newman discusses her experience in the theater world in Colorado. Newman served as "Playwright in Residence" at the Denver Center Theater Company after training as an actress at the University of Denver. Newman was the author of "Quilters" based on oral histories depicting the life stories of women in Colorado. Newman discusses her work transforming these oral histories into the written play.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Music School Opera Rehearsal, 1986 January

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00003.00001
Abstract

A music director rehearses in a classroom with students singing behind music stands at the University of Denver Lamont School of Music in January 1986.

Dates: 1986 January

Musical School Symphony, circa 1976

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00005.00001
Abstract

Photographic image of musicians (from the combined Denver and University of Denver orchestras) looking at sheet music while a musical director instructs them from behind at the University of Denver, circa 1976.The orchestra was preparing for the Centennial Symphony.

Dates: circa 1976

Orchestra, 1984 April 10

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00004
Abstract

Contact sheet, negatives of orchestra practice at University of Denver on 4/10/1984.

Dates: 1984 April 10

Orchestra, 1984 April 10

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00004.00001
Abstract

A musical director with upraised hand instructs orchestra students at the University of Denver on 4/10/1984.

Dates: 1984 April 10

Photographs - Theatre productions, 1969-1973

 File
Identifier: M028.06.0013.0020
Abstract

Types of Materials: photographs

Dates: 1969-1973