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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 91 Collections and/or Records:

Homecoming Traditions Pillars of Denver University Learning

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0001.00001
Abstract

A black and white image which shows eleven women representing the pillars of Denver University Learning. Six of the women have sashes around their torsos with the words "Comedy", "Astronomy", "Learning", "Poetry", "History", and [illegible] written on them. Two of the women are standing off to the side infront of a building. The image is from a homecoming event at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1938-1988

Homecoming Traditions - Pioneer Skit, 1958

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0013.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of three University of Denver students performing a Pioneer-themed skit for Homecoming 1958. One student, wearing a coonskin cap and buckskin jacket with a pistol in a holster on his belt, is pulling a covered wagon labeled "BEAT [?] BYU OR BUST," while the second, wearning a plaid shirt and buckskin jacket, is riding in the wagon, and the third, wearing a cowboy hat, leather vest, leather pack, and cowboy boots, is pushing the wagon from behind.

Dates: 1958

Homecoming Traditions - Queen Candidates, between 1951-1952

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0038.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of eighteen female students who were candidates for Homecoming Queen at the University of Denver, including Betty Fern Hoyt, who was named queen that year. The photo is taken from the top of a set of stairs, with the subjects looking up at the camera.

Dates: between 1951-1952

Homecoming Traditions - Queen Candidates, 1968 November 20

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0016.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of five University of Denver students selected as candidates for Homecoming Queen in 1968. The students are sitting on upholstered chairs at the base of a stage, with a grand piano in the background.

Dates: 1968 November 20

Homecoming Traditions - Queen Candidates (Frame 11), 1968 November 20

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0038.00002
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting five candidates for Homecoming Queen at the University of Denver in 1968. The candidates are seated on square upholstered benches and looking up at the camera.

Dates: 1968 November 20

Homecoming Traditions - Queen Candidates (Frame 13), 1968 November 20

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0038.00003
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting five candidates for Homecoming Queen at the University of Denver in 1968. The candidates are seated on square upholstered benches in front of a raised stage, with a grand piano in the background.

Dates: 1968 November 20

Homecoming Traditions - Queen Candidates (Frame 15), 1968 November 20

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0038.00004
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting five candidates for Homecoming Queen at the University of Denver in 1968. The candidates are leaning on a counter, and a sign in the background reads "Homecoming Queen 1968."

Dates: 1968 November 20

Homecoming Traditions - Registrar's Office Decorations, 1951 October

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0006.00003
Abstract

Black and white print of the Registrar's Office at the University of Denver decorated for Homecoming 1951. Two women are being helped at two windows, which are covered by metal bars, while the lower part of the counter has been covered by a faux brick wall. The counter and wall bear signs reading "Trading Post," "Cougar Skin," "Bakers Barber Shop," "205," "Shave 10c, Haircut 50c Special," "$10,000.00," "Pioneer Gulch Bank, Teller Nuthin," and "Mining Leases."

Dates: 1951 October

Homecoming Traditions - Ringing Rio Grande Bell, 1953

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0008.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of three female students at a University of Denver homecoming activity in Denver, Colorado. One of the students the Rio Grande football trophy bell, and other two are stopping their ears with their fingers. The bell is inscribed "Rio Grande Railroad Football Trophy University of Utah University of Denver" and lists the results of the games between the two schools from 1949 to 1953.

Dates: 1953

Homecoming Traditions - Sigma Kappa Float, 1946 November

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0003.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of the Sigma Kappa float in the University of Denver's Homecoming parade in 1946. Like many homecoming floats, this one taunted DU's opponent in the homecoming football game, the University of Utah. Four female students' heads appear in the center of giant cards made to look like aces of each suit, above a depiction of poker chips and the slogan "We Hold 'Em, Utes."

Dates: 1946 November