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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 213 Collections and/or Records:

Chancellor Dwight Smith in Lab, circa 1975

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0017.00001
Abstract

Photographic image of Chancellor Dwight Smith in a laboratory, wearing a lab coat, typing on a typewriter. Chemistry equipment is visible in the background. On the campus of the University of Denver, circa 1975.

Dates: circa 1975

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

 Item
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

Chemistry Professor Dwight Smith in Laboratory, circa 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0017.00008
Abstract

Photographic image of Professor Dwight Smith working with chemistry equipment in a laboratory, on the campus of the University of Denver, circa 1970.

Dates: circa 1970

Chester Alter and Lucy Marsh in Humanities Gardens, 1980

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Identifier: U201.02.0138.0005.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of University of Denver former chancellor Chester Alter and professor of law Lucy Marsh in the Mary Reece Harper Humanities Gardens on the campus of the University of Denver.

Dates: 1980

Chester Alter Opening Time Capsule with Russell Porter, 1964

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Identifier: U201.02.0138.0004.00004
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter and Professor of Theatre Russell Porter open a time capsule, placed in 1951, at the university's centennial celebration in 1964, in front of Mary Reed Building.

Dates: 1964

Clark Nixon Crain, between 1945-1975

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0048.00001
Abstract

Black and white portrait of University of Denver professor Clark Nixon Crain.

Dates: between 1945-1975

Class Portrait Spring 1902, 1902

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00035
Abstract

Black and white photograph of faculty and students posing in front of Old Main (University Hall). The grass in the foreground, and sky and building in the background are lightly colorized.

Dates: 1902

Clinton M. Kelley, between 1946-1973

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0047.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of Clinton M. Kelley, professor and chair of the chemistry department at the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1946-1973

Coombe, Robert D. VIP Photos, 1982-1995

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0001
Abstract

Images of University of Denver Chancellor Robert D. Coombe: 13 black and prints, including headshot of Coombe as Dean of Mathermatics, Natural Sciences, and Engineering; Coombe in laboratory with chemistry equipment; and in laboratory with computer. 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets of Coombe in laboratory. 2 black and white contact sheets without negatives, including headshots of Coombe; and Coombe in laboratory with chemistry equipment.

Dates: 1982-1995

Couse, Nancy, 1970

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0055
Abstract

Images of University of Denver professor of biology Nancy Lee Couse: 6 black and white prints, including Couse with student in the general genetics lab; headshots of Couse; and Couse writing on a blackboard during a lecture. 3 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets of headshots of Couse.

Dates: 1970