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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 42 Collections and/or Records:

Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner, 1987 June 8

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0053.00042
Abstract

R. Greengard behind the welcome table during the Center for Judaic Studies Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner at the Marriot.

Dates: 1987 June 8

Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner, 1987 June 8

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0053.00043
Abstract

Shana Glassman, Bud Glassman, Irv Hayutin, and Sima Hayutin during the Center for Judaic Studies Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner at the Marriot.

Dates: 1987 June 8

Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner, 1987 June 8

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0053.00044
Abstract

Theresa and Paul Messenger during the Center for Judaic Studies Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner at the Marriot.

Dates: 1987 June 8

Evelyn Rosenthal Stone's DU Graduation, 1953

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0013.00079
Abstract

Evelyn Rosenthal Stone, dressed in a cap and gown, and her mother Anna Schatz Rosenthal pose together at Evelyn's DU commencement.

Dates: 1953

Family Papers and Material Culture, 1920-1967

 Series
Identifier: B412.01
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection includes Sam Weinstein's World War II army jacket and Jewish War Veterans uniform. The collection also contains a 1931 Kynewisbok (DU yearbook) that belonged to Rowena M. Akers and a folder with University of Denver memorabilia and graduation materials from 1933. An accrual in September 2022 brought in material culture items, including dresses, jackets, baby dresses, black swimming slippers, and household items. Five photographs were also included in the accrual. Charles...
Dates: 1920-1967

Florence Borwick Herman, circa 1932

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0008.00002
Abstract

Formal studio portrait of Florence Borwick Herman in Denver, Colorado. Before her marriage Florence worked in the little theatre at the University of Denver.

Dates: circa 1932

From Cotopaxi to Denver: Immigrant Jewish Farmers Become American Urban Community Leaders, 2010

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00009
Abstract

History of the ill-fated Cotopaxi Colony of Jewish immigrants in Colorado. Brief biographies of the families involved and their contribution to Denver and Colorado after they left the colony.

Dates: 2010

Growing up in Early Colorado: The Lives of Jewish Children, 2012

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00011
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish men and women who grew up in Jewish communities in Colorado. Contains historical photographs and interviews with people describing their childhoods.

Dates: 2012

Oral History Interview with Frayda Ornsten, 1978 July 17

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0002.00038
Abstract

Frayda Lynn Ornsten (née Blumberg) discusses her childhood, including the Jewish environment, schooling, and family gatherings. She also discusses her two marriages and her education and career in the field of special education. She talks about her father, Ben Blumberg, and her relationship with him. She reflects on changing attitudes, roles, goals of youth, and her philosophy of life. Went to the University of Denver.

Interview Index notes in Release file B098.01.0022.0003

Dates: 1978 July 17

Peryle Beck, 1988 April

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0039.00060
Abstract

Formal portrait of Peryle Beck.

Dates: 1988 April