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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 27 Collections and/or Records:

Lamont Concert, 1989 November

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00003
Abstract

Contact sheet with 24 frames showing a Lamont concert at the University of Denver in 1989.

Dates: 1989 November

Lamont Concert, 1989 November

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00003.00001
Abstract

Photographic image of two male and two female singers dressed in period costume performing with books of sheet music in their hands at the University of Denver in November of 1989.

Dates: 1989 November

Lamont Concert, 1989 November

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00003.00002
Abstract

Three musicians in Renaissance era costumes perform while seated at the University of Denver in November of 1989. One musician is playing a trombone, one a tambourine, and one a flute-like instrument. The wall behind the musicians reads: "ART EXHIBIT AND RENAISSANCE MUSIC IN LOBBY 7 PM CONC[letters blocked from view] 8 PM"

Dates: 1989 November

Lamont Orchestra Performing, 1999

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00002.00001
Abstract

Photographic image of a violinist standing and performing in front of orchestra at University of Denver in 1999. Other members of the orchestra can be seen behind the violinist.

Dates: 1999

Music School Symphony, circa 1976

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00005
Abstract

Contact sheet of frames reflecting the Music School Symphony's Centennial Symphony at the University of Denver, circa 1976.

Dates: circa 1976

Musical School Symphony, circa 1976

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00005.00001
Abstract

Photographic image of musicians (from the combined Denver and University of Denver orchestras) looking at sheet music while a musical director instructs them from behind at the University of Denver, circa 1976.The orchestra was preparing for the Centennial Symphony.

Dates: circa 1976

Orchestra, 1984 April 10

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00004
Abstract

Contact sheet, negatives of orchestra practice at University of Denver on 4/10/1984.

Dates: 1984 April 10

Orchestra, 1984 April 10

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00004.00001
Abstract

A musical director with upraised hand instructs orchestra students at the University of Denver on 4/10/1984.

Dates: 1984 April 10

Steve Miller and Boz Scaggs Concert, 1972 October 6

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Identifier: U201.01.0087.0018.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of a view from backstage at the October 6, 1972 Steve Miller Band concert at the University of Denver. Visible between the curtains are a grand piano, two keyboards, a drum set, and speakers onstage and a large crowd in the audience.

Dates: 1972 October 6

Student Activities Bluegrass Orchestra Concert, between 1960-1979

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Identifier: U201.01.0087.0013.00003
Abstract

Black and white photograph of five unidentified men on a stage under a scoreboard playing (from l to r) a fiddle, banjo, mandolin, string bass, and acoustic guitar for an unknown event. The banjo player is wearing a cowboy hat, and a sticker on the bass reads "Clean Up Air Pollution [Play] Bluegrass Mu[sic]."

Dates: between 1960-1979