University of Denver
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 folderFound in 212 Collections and/or Records:
DU Championship Ski Team with Chancellor Ritchie and Trophy, circa 2001
Photographic image of Chancellor Ritchie holding a skiiing tropy, standing in front of a group of students. Believed to be one of the DU championship ski teams, perhaps 2000 or 2001. At the University of Denver, circa 2001.
Duncan, David Shaw Photos, 1935-1941
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.
Dwight Smith and Dick Lamm at Capitol/Tuition Bill, 1986 May 4
Contact sheet of Dwight Smith and Dick Lamm at the Denver Capitol Building for the signing of the Tuition Bill. On May 4th, 1986.
Dwight Smith at Chancellor's BBQ (Frame 19), 1988 May
University of Denver Chancellor Dwight Smith delivers a "high-five" with grill tongs to an unidentified man at the Chancellor's Barbeque at the University. Smith is wearing a white chef's coat and hat, an apron, and an oven mitt, and the other man is wearing a shirt and tie, a DU baseball cap, and an apron reading "Chancellor's BBQ."
Dwight Smith Serving Food to Students at Spring Carnival, between 1984-1989
University of Denver Chancellor Dwight M. Smith serves food to students at the Spring Carnival Chancellor's Barbecue on Driscoll Green on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Smith is wearing a white chef's coat and hat, a dark apron, and an oven mitt; one of the students is wearing a Broncos shirt, and an unidentified man is wearing an apron reading "Chancellors BBQ."
Evans Chapel Service, between 1953-1966
Interior view of Evans Chapel, focusing on the altar. Chancellor Chester M. Alter and Dean Cutler are identified sitting behind the minister.
Founders Day, 1974-1987
Founders Day - 1949, 1949
2 black and white prints from Founders Day 1949 at the University of Denver, including interim Chancellor Alfred Clarence Nelson, Board of Trustees chair Robert Selig, and John Evans Jr. laying a cornerstone; and Mary Buchtel and former Chancellor Wilbur D. Engle at the Daniels + Fisher Tearoom.
Founders Day - 1950, 1950
3 black and white prints from Founders Day 1950 at the University of Denver, including Mrs. Iliff and Chancellor Albert Jacobs blowing out candles on the cake; Mrs. A. Whyman, Albert Jacobs, and Mrs. Iliff cutting the cake; and Loretta Jacobs, Alfred Jacobs, Mrs. Iliff, Frances Hays, and others.