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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 489 Collections and/or Records:

Document Proposing a New System of Governance of the University, 1970 May 15

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0013.00002
Abstract

Document prroposing a new system of governance for the university in which both faculty and students would have more of a say in policies and procedures.

Dates: 1970 May 15

Doris M Drury, between 1965-1989

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0050.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of Doris M. Drury, professor of economics at the University of Denver and first female full professor at the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1965-1989

Draft Resolution on University Governance, 1970 May 15

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0013.00005
Abstract

Draft resolution calling for a restructuring of the University Senate.

Dates: 1970 May 15

Driscoll, William T., between 1943-1980

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0043
Abstract

Black and white print of headshot of University of Denver professor of Zoology and Dean William T. Driscoll.

Dates: between 1943-1980

Driscoll, William T. - VIP Bio File Photographs 2, 1956-1983

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0012
Abstract 25 black and white prints of William T. Driscoll, biology professor and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Denver, including a headshot of Driscoll taken for Founders Day; Driscoll with students; taking notes from a speech on television; dancing with students; helping undergraduate students in a biology class; registration day; and several headshots of Driscoll. Also includes 4 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, 1 set of black and...
Dates: 1956-1983

Driscoll, William T. - VIP Biofile Photographs, 1963-1983

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0011
Abstract 31 black and white prints of William T. Driscoll, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Denver, including Driscoll with Bud Nicholson; at Geneva Glen; with wife Helen; playing games with DU students; giving a biology lecture; with a large group at a convention at the Phipps Memorial Center; helping students in an anatomy class; welcoming Sarvepalli Radkrishan, president of India, to Denver with Lt. Gov. Knous, Mr. McCollum, and Mr. Bellport; and receiving...
Dates: 1963-1983

Drury, Doris M., between 1965-1989

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0050
Abstract

Black and white print of Doris M. Drury, professor of economics at the University of Denver and first female full professor at the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1965-1989

Duncan, David Shaw Photos, 1935-1941

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0013
Abstract

Headshots and one full-length portrait of David Shaw Duncan, an alumnus, professor, dean, and chancellor at the University of Denver, including 9 black and white prints, 1 black and white contact sheet without negatives, and 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets.

Dates: 1935-1941

Dwight Smith with Student in Lab, circa 1970

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0017.00004
Abstract

Photographic image of chemistry professor Dwight Smith stands over a student in a laboratory containing chemistry equipment. On the University of Denver campus, circa 1970.

Dates: circa 1970

Earl A. Engle, between 1922-1985

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0053.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of portrait of University of Denver professor of chemistry Earl Asgard Engle.

Dates: between 1922-1985