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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 55 Collections and/or Records:

Bread and Puppet Theater, 1985 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0074.0021.00002
Abstract

Unidentified persons associated with the Bread and Puppet Theatre operate a large puppet consisting of a man's head and two hands, linked by two cloth sleeves attached to a collar.

Dates: 1985 May

Bread and Puppet Theatre - Baking Bread

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0074.0021.00005
Abstract

A group of unidentified persons associated with the Bread and Puppet Theatre stand in line and eat bread. A man is shown in the process of baking bread in a small brick oven on the steps outside the entrance to an unidentified building.

Dates: 1985

Bread and Puppet Theatre - Marching with Banner

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0074.0021.00001
Abstract

A group of unidentified persons associated with the Bread and Puppet Theatre march to advertise an upcoming performance. Various members of the procession are walking on stilts, waving flags, playing drums, or carrying a large banner reading "Performance Today."

Dates: 1985

Bread and Puppet Theatre - Two Large Puppets in Parade, 1985

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0074.0021.00004
Abstract

Puppeteers associated with the Bread and Puppet Theatre operate two large puppets as they march in a parade in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1985

Bread and Puppet Theatre - Two Large Puppets Sitting at Table (Frame 3), 1985

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Identifier: U201.01.0074.0021.00003
Abstract

Puppeteers associated with the Bread and Puppet Theatre operate two large puppets in an outdoor performance in Denver, Colorado. The puppets, each very tall, are sitting on chairs at a table covered with a checkerboard tablecloth as puppeteers operate sticks attached to the puppets' hands. Several other unidentified persons dressed in all white outfits are standing to either side of the table.

Dates: 1985

DU Theatre Production of Brigadoon (Frame 1A)

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0075.0002.00002
Abstract

A large number of actors strike an attentive pose as another actor speaks during the University of Denver's production of "Brigadoon" in 1967.

Dates: 1958-1984

DU Theatre Production of Brigadoon (Frame 10A), 1967

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0075.0002.00001
Abstract

7 apparently female actors strike a pose onstage during the University of Denver's production of "Brigadoon" in 1967. One of the actors has one leg extended out to the left and is crossing two swords or rapiers over her head.

Dates: 1967

DU Theatre Production of La Cenerentola, 1973 January 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0075.0002.00005
Abstract

Six actors perform in the University of Denver's production of "La Cenerentola" (Cinderella). Various actors are wearing frilly dresses, featherered hats, wigs, and fake noses.

Dates: 1973 January 15

DU Theatre Production of La Cenerentola (Frame 9), 1973 January 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0075.0002.00003
Abstract

Four actors perform in a scene from the University of Denver's production of Rossini's opera "La Cenerentola" (Cinderella). Two female actors in long formal dressed are standing next to two male actors in wigs who are writing at desks.

Dates: 1973 January 15

DU Theatre Production of La Cenerentola (Frame 9), 1973 January 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0075.0002.00004
Abstract

Two actrs perform in the University of Denver's production of "La Cenerentola" (Cinderella) in 1973. One of the actors is wearing a false nose and frilly dress, and the other is wearing a stocking cap and baggy clothes.

Dates: 1973 January 15