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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 21 Collections and/or Records:

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

Henry Augustus Buchtel, between 1899-1920

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00017
Abstract

University of Denver third chancellor Henry Augustus Buchtel poses for a portrait. Buchtel was chancellor from 1899 to 1920. He also served as the governor of Colorado from 1907-1909.

Dates: between 1899-1920

John Rice with John Love

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0041.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of University of Denver Dean John Wesley Rice with Colorado Governor John Love and an unidentified man.

Dates: 1969-1980

Love, John A

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0012
Abstract

2 black and white prints of Colorado governor, University of Denver alumnus, and Board of Trustees member John A. Love.

Dates: 1793-2009

Nelson Rockefeller Campaign Rally, 1968 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0029.00002
Abstract

Black and white contact sheet of images from a rally for Republican presidential candidate and New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller at the University of Denver in May 1968.

Dates: 1968 May

Nelson Rockefeller Campaign Rally, 1968 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0029.00003
Abstract

Black and white contact sheet of images from a rally for New York Governor and Republican presidential candidate Nelson Rockefeller at the University of Denver in 1968.

Dates: 1968 May

Nelson Rockefeller Campaign Rally (Frame 25A), 1968 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0029.00002.00001
Abstract

An unidentified man introduces New York Governor and Republican presidential candidate Nelson Rockefeller before his speech at a rally at the University of Denver in May 1968. The University of Denver podium bears signs reading "Rocky has never lost an election," and persons in the crowd are holding signs with pictures of Rockefeller and hats with his name on them. Mary Reed building is visible in the background.

Dates: 1968 May

Ross Pritchard, Walter Koch, Roger Knight, and John Love at Founders Day, 1981

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0026.00003
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Ross Pritchard and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Walter Koch present the Community Service Award to banker Roger Knight Jr. at Founders Day 1981 while Evans Award recipient, Colorado Governor John Love appluads. Love is seated at a long table with dishes from the Founders Day banquet, while the others are standing behind the table next to a podium decorated with the University of Denver seal.

Dates: 1981

Ross Pritchard with Richard and Dottie Lamm, 1979

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0038.00003
Abstract

Color print of University of Denver Chancellor Ross Pritchard talking to Colorado Governor Richard Lamm and his wife Dottie Lamm.

Dates: 1979

The Evans Family Photographs VIP, 1963-1991

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0018
Abstract Images of Colorado Governor and University of Denver founder John Evans and his family: 8 black and white prints, including headshot of Mrs. William P. Gray; headshot of John Evans; headshot of John Evans Sr.; headshot of an unidentified man; bird's-eye view of Evanston, Ill. in winter with John Evans' home; exterior view of Denver Union Station; exterior view of the Denver Railroad Building; and John Evans and his daughter Josephine, wife of Samuel Elbert. Color print of painting of Rachel...
Dates: 1963-1991