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 45 Collections and/or Records:
Student Housing, circa 1950
The image depicts two unidentified freshman students in University of Denver's student housing, circa 1950. On student is sitting on the radiator against a window, while the other student sits in a chair at the desk. The two students are talking to eachother.
Student Housing, circa 1950
The image depicts four unidentified students sitting in the University of Denver's student housing, circa 1950. Starting from the left, there is a dresser, a desk with one student sitting at it, and a bunk bed with two students on the bottom bunk and one on the top.
Student Typing in Dorm Room, between 1980-1989
An unidentified University of Denver students types on a typewriter at a desk in a dorm room. A telephone, bookshelf, and dresser are visible on the wall behind the desk.
Students Dancing at Towers Jam 1981, 1981
Black and white print of three unidentified University of Denver students dancing at Towers Jam in Centennial Towers residence while other students look on.
Students - Dorm PJ Party
This image depicts two unidentified students participating in the University of Denver student dorm pj party, undated. The individual on the left is wearing a plaid beret, striped tie, no shirt, and a bath robe, holding a cup. The individual on the right is wearing a white nightgown. There is an unidentified student in the background.
Students - Dorm PJ Party
The photograph depicts an unidentified student participating in the University of Denver's student dorm PJ party, undatd. The student is wearing a floppy hat with a white ball at the point of the hat, a onsie nightgown, and holding a stuff animal.
Students in Johnson-McFarlane Hall
Black and white print of a group of female students from the 3rd floor of Johnson-McFarlane residence hall at the University of Denver wearing jeans and T-shirts reading "I Lost It At J-MAC."
Students infront of the Mary and Margery Reed Statue, 1950
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."
Students Reading in Dorm Room in 1980s, between 1980-1989
Two unidentified female students read in their dorm room at the University of Denver. The students are sitting on their bed with pillows and stuffed animals; one is reading the DU Clarion, while the other is reading Cosmopolitan magazine. A sign on the back wall reads "Basket Case."
Students - Residence Halls
Group portrait of a group of University of Denver students wearing trench coats, sneakers, and shorts and holding a sign reading "5th floor FlASHERS".