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 39 Collections and/or Records:
Student Activities Roadside Litter Clean Up
A black and white image showing seven students on the side of the road next to a field picking up litter while one student holds a sign in the street that says "slow" and is affiliated with the University of Denver, undated.
Student - Tintype, 1883 April 28
The tintype image depicts 5 individuals affiliated with the University of Denver, in April 28, 1883. Two of the individuals are sitting in a log bench behind the front three individuals sitting on the ground, outside in front of trees.
Student Volunteers, circa 1995
This image depicts four unidentified students from the University of Denver participating in The Park People organization, at an unidentified location, circa 1995. The students are standing against a wood fence, wearing The Park People t-shirts and homemade "DU" bandanas, either around their thigh or head. Two of the students are holding gardening tools and a newly planted tree is inbetween the four of them.
Student Volunteers, circa 1995
The image depicts an unidentified individual, affiliated with the University of Denver, digging a hole in the ground for a volunteer activity, circa 1995.
Students Camping, between 1957-1958
The image depicts University of Denver students: unknown, Rita Wright, unknown, Anne Welch, Arnold Grossman, Carolyn Allred, outside roasting marshmellows, between 1957-58.
Students Cooking on a Campfire, circa 1950
The image depicts seven unidentified students cooking around a large campfire , affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1950. Three of the individuals are handling large skillets over the campfire while four individuals are holding plates.
Students Playing Bridge, 1954
The image depicts 10 unidentified students behind the SU playing bridge on the lawn, affiliated with the University of Denver, in 1954.
Students Sit by River, circa 1899
Black and white image of eight students posing on rocks in the middle of a river off campus from the University of Denver, undated. One student on the far right side of the image is holding an open umbrella.
Unidentified Woman, 1986 May 12
Half-length shot of an unidentified woman in an outdoor activity at a faculty/staff "Superstars" event at the University of Denver.
University of Denver Cheerleader, 1954
Photographic image of an unidentified University of Denver cheerleader giving the Air Academy Salute in 1954. The cheerleader is wearing a sweater that says "U of D", holding a gun, and wearing a hat. Behind her is a building to the right and trees to the left.