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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:

Faculty/Staff Superstars Activity, 1978 May 12

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00004.00001
Abstract

A group of unidentified persons participates in an outdoor activity at a faculty/staff "Superstars" event at the University of Denver. Four people each have their feet on the same pair of ski-like planks and are trying to keep their balance as they move together.

Dates: 1978 May 12

Faculty/Staff Superstars Activity, 1986 May 12

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00004.00003
Abstract

Two unidentified persons embrace at a faculty/staff "Superstars" event at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1986 May 12

Faculty/Staff Superstars Activity, 1986 May 12

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00004.00004
Abstract

Five unidentified persons tie themselves together in preparation for a multi-legged race at a faculty/staff "Superstars" event at the University of Denver. One of them is wearing a T-shirt reading "National Swimming & Diving Championship, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon."

Dates: 1986 May 12

Faculty/Staff Superstars Activity (Frame 35), 1986 May 12

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00004.00005
Abstract

Three unidentified persons race past a cone while tied together at the waist as a part of a faculty/staff "Superstars" event at the University of Denver. A fourth person is seated on the ground next to the cone, which is labeled "Class Use Only."

Dates: 1986 May 12

Feldman Documents, Folder labeled ''Einstein Biblio. Info'', 2003 June 14

 File
Identifier: M145.08.0018.0008
Abstract

This folder contains Burton Feldman's material that he used to compile a bibliography for his book ''112 Mercer Street''. The contents are a list of late and lost book notices from Penrose Library, and a few photos of Feldman's bookshelf.

Dates: 2003 June 14

First Faculty of Denver University, circa 1880

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0014.00003
Abstract

Unidentified scrapbook page 2, has an image cut out from a magazine or newspaper, of 5 individuals with First Faculty, Denver University typed at the bottom, circa 1880. Three of the people are identified as Dean Hower, Chancellor David Hastings Moore, and Mrs. Moore.

Dates: circa 1880

Foster, John Fagg, between 1946-1976

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0040
Abstract

Black and white print of University of Denver Professor of Emeritus of Economics John Fagg Foster.

Dates: between 1946-1976

Founders Day - 1984, 1984

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0098.0034
Abstract

Images related to Founders Day 1984 at the University of Denver: 1 set of black and white negatives with contact sheets. 4 black and white prints, including Thompson Marsh (Evans Award recipient) and Franklin Burns (Community Service Award recipient); fraternity brothers of Thompson Marsh; Franklins Burns; and Thompson Marsh, Ann Love, and Colorado Gov. John Love.

Dates: 1984

Freshman Orientation, 1967 September

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0134.0006.00001
Abstract

The image depicts four individuals including Mrs. Mitchell and Chancellor Chester M. Alter greeting new students and parents at a Pionner Week reception, at the University of Denver, in September 1967.

Dates: 1967 September

Gay Professors Final, 2008 April 18

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.02921
Abstract

Partners Kate Burns, left, and Sheila Schroeder, both professors at the University of Denver. Staged a sit in af the Denver Clerk and Recorder's Office after being refused a marriage license.

Dates: 2008 April 18