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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 38 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Centennial Halls Residence Hall with Students Posing, between 1964-1974

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00015
Abstract

Two students smile for the camera at the entrance of Centennial Halls residence hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Centennial Halls, often called ''Halls,'' was built in 1961 and is an example of International Style architecture.

Dates: between 1964-1974

University of Denver Johnson-McFarlane Hall, 1982

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0019.0020.00008
Abstract

A male student studies at his desk in Johnson-McFarlane Residence Hall (JMac) on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1982

University of Denver Kappa Delta Sorority House, between 1920-1960

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0019.0024.00001
Abstract

Female students pose on the semi-circular porch of the Kappa Delta sorority house on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1920-1960

University of Denver Kappa Sigma Fraternity House, 2006 May 24

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.00031
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver Kappa Sigma fraternity house on the DU campus in Denver, Colorado, taken on May 24, 2006. College students are visible in the foreground.

Dates: 2006 May 24

University of Denver Kappa Sigma Fraternity House, between 1902-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0019.0025.00001
Abstract

Two male students wave from the balcony of the Kappa Sigma fraternity house on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado. A sign above the balcony reads "Polo Club Lane, 500 S," while a torpedo-shaped sign above the front door reads "Kappa Sigma."

Dates: between 1902-2008

University of Denver Recreational Men's Basketball Player, between 1970-1990

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00183
Abstract

University of Denver male student, playing basketball by himself, shoots a basket behind a DU fraternity house in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1970-1990

University of Denver - Students, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0004.00003
Abstract

The image depicts three unidentified students cleaning their dorm room at the University of Denver, circa 1950. One student is wiping the window, one student is wiping the coffee table, and the third student is sweeping the floor.

Dates: circa 1950

University of Denver - Students, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0004.00004
Abstract

The image depicts two unidentified students cooking food on a stove in University of Denver student housing, circa 1950.

Dates: circa 1950