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 26 Collections and/or Records:
Rock Climbing - American Alpine Club
This image depicts an unidentified individual rock climbing at an unidentified park for American Alpine Club, affiliated with the University of Denver, undated.
Student - Tintype, 1883 April 28
The tintype image depicts 5 individuals affiliated with the University of Denver, in April 28, 1883. Two of the individuals are sitting in a log bench behind the front three individuals sitting on the ground, outside in front of trees.
Student Volunteers, circa 1995
This image depicts four unidentified students from the University of Denver participating in The Park People organization, at an unidentified location, circa 1995. The students are standing against a wood fence, wearing The Park People t-shirts and homemade "DU" bandanas, either around their thigh or head. Two of the students are holding gardening tools and a newly planted tree is inbetween the four of them.
Student Volunteers, circa 1995
The image depicts an unidentified individual, affiliated with the University of Denver, digging a hole in the ground for a volunteer activity, circa 1995.
Students Camping, between 1957-1958
The image depicts University of Denver students: unknown, Rita Wright, unknown, Anne Welch, Arnold Grossman, Carolyn Allred, outside roasting marshmellows, between 1957-58.
Students Cooking on a Campfire, circa 1950
The image depicts seven unidentified students cooking around a large campfire , affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1950. Three of the individuals are handling large skillets over the campfire while four individuals are holding plates.
Students Playing Bridge, 1954
The image depicts 10 unidentified students behind the SU playing bridge on the lawn, affiliated with the University of Denver, in 1954.
University of Denver Cheerleader, 1954
Photographic image of an unidentified University of Denver cheerleader giving the Air Academy Salute in 1954. The cheerleader is wearing a sweater that says "U of D", holding a gun, and wearing a hat. Behind her is a building to the right and trees to the left.
University of Denver - Student walking on a tightrope, circa 1910
The image depicts an unidentified female student, walking on a tightrope while holding an umbrella, on the University of Denver's campus with Buchtel Memorial Chapel in the background, circa 1910.
University of Denver - Students, circa 1890
The image depicts 26 unidentified individuals sitting and standing on large rock forms in an unidentified place, affiliated with the University of Denver's students, circa 1890s.