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 14 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver - Students, circa 1920
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.
University of Denver - Students, between 1929-1933
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.
University of Denver - Students, circa 1970
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.
University of Denver - Students from Sigma Kappa, 1912
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.