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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:

Traditions - Senior Fence

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0014.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of students painting the traditional senior fence on the campus of the University of Denver, with University Hall and Mary Reed Building visible in the background.

Dates: 1793-2009

Traditions - Senior Week, 1983 May

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0015
Abstract

One black and white print of University of Denver students at a Senior Assembly in 1983.

Dates: 1983 May

Traditions - Spring Carnival, 1974-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0016
Abstract

Images related to Spring Carnival at the University of Denver: 8 black and white prints, including the tricycle race; and a picnic on Driscoll Green. 1 medium format black and white negative with print of Spring Fling on Driscoll Green. 6 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets. 6 black and white contact sheets without negatives. Also includes one CD containing 13 images.

Dates: 1974-1999

Traditions - Winter Carnival, 1983-1995

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0018
Abstract Images from Winter Carnival at the University of Denver: 20 black and white prints, mostly undated, including Winter Carnival ticket sales; skis on racks at Steamboat resort; students getting skis; students unloading a car in the snow; skiers on the slopes; view of Steamboat ski resort; students sitting by a fireplace; view of ski slopes; ski lift car; students on a chairlift; students grilling at ski resort; Chancellor Daniel Ritchie skiing with students; and Scott Adderton, Johnny...
Dates: 1983-1995

Traditions - Winter Carnival 2, 1970-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0019
Abstract

13 black and white prints related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver, including a view of the chairlift; view of ski jumps at Steamboat Springs; students grilling at ski resort; and a giant snow sculpture. 1 color print of a horse-drawn sleigh ride.

Dates: 1970-1999

Traditions - Winter Carnival 3, 1971-1983

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0020
Abstract

14 black and white prints related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver, including a view of Winter Park resort and the Moffat Tunnel; view of ski slopes at Arapahoe Basin; students on ski slopes; and students playing broomball.

Dates: 1971-1983

Traditions - Winter Carnival - contact sheets & slides, 1973-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0021
Abstract Images related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver: 7 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, including images from the 1999 Winter Carnival student talent show. 4 black and white contact sheets without negatives. 2 medium format color negatives with black and white prints. 2 medium format black and white negatives with prints, including a group portrait of 1999 Winter Carnival staff. 20 color slides, including snow-covered trees at Winter Park resort; DU...
Dates: 1973-1999

Traditions - Winter Carnival - Contact sheets + slides 2, 1968-1990

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0022
Abstract

Images related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver: 7 black and white contact sheets without negatives. 5 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets. 1 medium format color negative with black and white print. 1 medium format black and white negatives with print.

Dates: 1968-1990

Traditions - Winter Carnival - Contact sheets + slides 3, 1983-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0102.0023
Abstract Images related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver: 6 medium format black and white negatives with prints. 4 medium format black and white negatives, including students eating lunch at Winter Carnival 1998; students snowboarding at Winter Carnival 1998. 4 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets. 2 black and white contact sheets without negatives. 13 color slides of group portraits of Winter Carnival staff, including with Chancellor Daniel Ritchie.. 2 medium format...
Dates: 1983-1999

Traditions - Winter Carnival - Staff and Carnival Queens, 1962-1970

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0024
Abstract

Images related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver: 6 black and white contact sheets without negatives, including portraits of 1967 Carnival queen candidates; portraits of 1970 queens; and portraits of 1962 queen candidates. 1 set of black and white negatives with contact sheet with portraits of 1970 Carnival queens. 1 black and white print.

Dates: 1962-1970