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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 267 Collections and/or Records:

Center for International Education, 1974 April 24

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Identifier: U201.01.0131.0001.00002.00001
Abstract

The image depicts eight unidentified individuals standing outside a brick bungalow and behind a sign that reads "Center for International Education", affiliated with the University of Denver (DU), on 4-24-74.

Dates: 1974 April 24

Chancellor Ritchie and VIPs at the Yegge Center Dedication, circa 1995

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0004.00002
Abstract Photographic image of five men in suits wearing hard hats at the dedication of the Yegge Center at the Sturm College of Law; three hold sledgehammers, one a cane, and one a shovelful of dirt. They are standing in a building and a wall behind them has holes from sledgehammers. Left to right, they are: Yegge Center dedication Honoree Bob (Robert) Zegge, Sonny Mupelli (donor), Chancellor Dan Ritchie, George Holly [sp?] (alum and donor), law dean Dennis Lynch. On the campus of the University of...
Dates: circa 1995

Chester Alter, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and International Students, 1963

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Identifier: U201.01.0130.0016.00005
Abstract

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, philosopher, educator, and President of India, speaks to a group of unidentified persons, including students from India while University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter looks on. Radhakrishnan was awarded an honorary LLD degree by the University of Denver in 1963, during his term as President. One person in the image is holding a copy of the commencement issue of the DU Clarion announcing Radhakrishnan's visit.

Dates: 1963

Chester Alter with Foreign Educators, 1956

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Identifier: U201.02.0138.0005.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter having his photo taken with a group of foreign educators.

Dates: 1956

Chester Alter with Foreign Educators, 1957 December

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Identifier: U201.01.0130.0016.00006
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter talks with foreign educators in a conference room while a photographer takes their picture.

Dates: 1957 December

Chester Alter with Foreign Student, between 1953-1966

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Identifier: U201.02.0138.0004.00001
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter holds a globe as a foreign student points out his hometown on it.

Dates: between 1953-1966

Chinese Students, 1988 November

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Identifier: U201.01.0131.0002.00001
Abstract

The contact sheet depicts three unidentified individuals sitting in an unidentified office, affiliated with the University of Denver and titled Chinese Students, in 11/88.

Dates: 1988 November

Chinese Students, 1988 November

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Identifier: U201.01.0131.0002.00001.00001
Abstract

The image depicts three unidentified chinese students sitting in an unidentified office with bookshelves, a computer, and a typewriter, affiliated with the University of Denver, in 11/88.

Dates: 1988 November

Collins, Clem

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0138.0036
Abstract

Black and white print of headshot of Clem Collins, dean of the College of Business Administration (1936-45) and member of the board of trustees at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1793-2009

Colombian Students and Peace Corps Interpreter, 1969

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Identifier: U201.01.0130.0017.00001
Abstract

University of Denver students Ruben Suarez and Nin Choms, both from Colombia, talk to their Peace Corps interpreter, Guaraciema Dorsey.

Dates: 1969