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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 1082 Collections and/or Records:

Students in Humanities Gardens, 1981 October 14

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0004.00007
Abstract

Three unidentified students sit on the grass in the Harper Humanities Gardens on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with Mary Reed Building in the background.

Dates: 1981 October 14

Students in Physical Education Lab, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0005.00003
Abstract

Three University of Denver students run tests in a physical education lab. One student is operating a machine hooked up to electrodes on the leg of the second student, who is sitting in a wheelchair, while the third student helps her with her sock.

Dates: circa 1950

Students in Pioneer Costumes for Pioneer Day

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010.00007
Abstract

Four unidentified women, probably University of Denver students, walk together, dressed in old-time pioneer costumes for Pioneer Day at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1945-1993

Students in Pioneer Costumes for Pioneer Day

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010.00008
Abstract

Black and white portrait of four unidentified men, probably University of Denver students, dressed in old-time pioneer costumes for Pioneer Day.

Dates: 1945-1993

Students in Pioneer Costumes for Pioneer Day

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0010.00009
Abstract

Black and white print of four unidentified University of Denver students wearing old-time pioneer costumes for Pioneer Day. The male students are wearing plaid jackets and suits and bowler hats, and the female students are wearing long dresses and bonnets.

Dates: 1945-1993

Students in Snowball Fight in April 1986, 1986 April 3

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0004.00003
Abstract

University of Denver students Jim Anzlover and Matt Hamilton throw snowballs in a snowball fight during an April blizzard at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1986 April 3

Students in Traditional Japanese Costumes, between 1948-1959

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0016.00001
Abstract

Three unidentified female students pose in traditional Japanese costumes at the University of Denver while one of them plays a shamisen (traditional Japanese stringed instrument).

Dates: between 1948-1959

Students infront of the Mary and Margery Reed Statue, 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0005.00006
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified freshman students outside the Margery Reed Building and standing infront of the Mary and Margery Reed statue, at the University of Denver, in 1950. One of the individuals is placing a hat on the other individual who is holding a pamphlet that reads: "Howdy Pinoeer! 1950."

Dates: 1950

Students - International, 1985

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0133.0014
Abstract

Black and white prints of portraits of international students at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1985

Students - Lectures

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0133.0015
Abstract

Black and white prints of students attending lectures at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1793-2009