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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 116 Collections and/or Records:

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 Reading in Dorm Room in 1980s, between 1980-1989

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Identifier: U201.01.0130.0002.00003
Abstract

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."

Dates: between 1980-1989

Students - Residence Halls

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0025.00005
Abstract

Group portrait of a group of University of Denver students wearing trench coats, sneakers, and shorts and holding a sign reading "5th floor FlASHERS".

Dates: 1979-1986

Students - Residence Halls, between 1980-1989

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Identifier: U201.01.0131.0025.00006
Abstract

Group portrait of a floor of female students from a residence hall at the University of Denver wrapped in towels in a bathroom.

Dates: between 1980-1989

Students Studying in Centennial Towers Residence Hall (Frame 7), 1985 February 26

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00035.00001
Abstract

Black and white negative of students studying inside Centennial Towers residence hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Centennial Towers, often called ''Towers'', was built in 1963 and is an example of International Style architecture.

Dates: 1985 February 26

Students Studying in Centennial Towers Residence Hall (Frame 12), 1985 February 26

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00035.00002
Abstract

Frame 12 of photographic contact sheet showing students studying inside Centennial Towers residence hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Centennial Towers, often called ''Towers'', was built in 1963 and is an example of International Style architecture.

Dates: 1985 February 26

University of Denver Apartment Interiors, circa 1955

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0007.00001
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver apartments in Denver, Colorado; two students stand silhoutted in front of an open window with Mary Reed Hall in the background. Circa 1955.

Dates: circa 1955

University of Denver Apartment Interiors, circa 1955

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0007.00002
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver apartments in Denver, Colorado; three students work on homework in their apartment living room. Two male students sit at desks and a third types on a typewriter. Circa 1955.

Dates: circa 1955

University of Denver Apartment Interiors, circa 1955

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0007.00003
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver apartments in Denver, Colorado; male students gather around a record player to share music. The Mary Reed building is visible out the window across a snowy lawn. Circa 1955.

Dates: circa 1955

University of Denver Apartment Interiors, circa 1955

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0007.00004
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver apartments in Denver, Colorado; two students work together on homework in their university apartment. Mary Reed building is visible out the window of the room. Circa 1955.

Dates: circa 1955