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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 358 Collections and/or Records:

Sports - Skateboarding/Rollerblading, 1980-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0024
Abstract

Black and white negatives and prints; and color slides of students skateboarding and rollerblading on the University of Denver campus.

Dates: 1980-1999

Student Dancing at Centennial Halls (Frame 8), 1982 October 29

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00038.00001
Abstract

Frame 8 of black and white contact sheet showing a student dancing and holding maracas inside 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: 1982 October 29

Student Dancing at Centennial Halls (Frame 11), 1982 October 29

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00038.00002
Abstract

Frame 11 of black and white contact sheet showing a student dancing inside 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: 1982 October 29

Student Freshmen, circa 1960

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0017.00001
Abstract

The contact sheet depicts images of various unidentified locations with unidentified individuals, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1960.

Dates: circa 1960

Student in Centennial Halls Dorm Room (Frame 28), 1982 October 29

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00038.00005
Abstract

Frame 28 of black and white contact sheet showing a student lounging on a bed in a dorm room inside 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: 1982 October 29

Student in Centennial Halls Dorm Room (Frame 32A), 1977 January 18

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00037.00001
Abstract

Black and white image of unidentified student lounging in a dorm room at 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: 1977 January 18

Student in Dorm Room in Johnson-McFarlane Hall (Frame 4A), 1985 February 26

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00041.00003
Abstract

Black and white negative of a student in his dorm room talking on the telephone in Johnson-McFarlane Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Johnson-McFarlane, often called, ''JMac'', was built in 1957.

Dates: 1985 February 26

Student in Radio Lab at Centennial Towers (Frame 24), 1985 February 26

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00035.00003
Abstract

Black and white negative of student in radio lab at Centennial Towers residence hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Centennial Towers, often called ''Towers'', was built in 1963, with major renovations completed in 1995.

Dates: 1985 February 26

Student Orientation, circa 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0016.00001
Abstract

The image depicts eleven unidentified individuals at a picnic on campus for the student orientation at the University of Denver, circa 1970. The picnic table is to the left with three large dispensers, cups, and large stock pots. The Mary Reed tower can be seen in the background.

Dates: circa 1970

Student Orientation, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0131.0016.00003
Abstract

The image depicts a crowd of unidentified individuals outside of the Buchtel Memorial Chapel at the University of Denver, circa 1950.

Dates: circa 1950