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 124 Collections and/or Records:
Collection
Identifier: M354
Abstract
James Case Colletion: James "Jim" Case (1927-2012)was born in 1927 and graduated from the University of Denver in 1950. He worked for NBC as a film producer for Howdy Doody and production assistant for Your Show of Shows, "All Star Review", and "Colgate Comedy Hour". Later in life he work for KRMA the educational station in Denver as the first program director. The collection contains personal papers, photographs, and station notes from the varios stations...
Dates:
1950-2006
Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00002.00003
Abstract
Photographic image of University of Denver alumnus Lowell Thomas (on right) with T.E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia") taken in Arabia during World War 2. The two men squat on sand in front of a tent.
Dates:
circa 1918
Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00002
Abstract
Contact sheet of DU alumnus Lowell Thomas photograph copies.
Dates:
between 1915-1950
Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00001
Abstract
Photographic image of University of Denver alumnus (B.A., M.A. 1912), journallist, broadcaster, and world traveler Lowell Thomas, with a Caucasian man believed to be Lowell Thomas, Jr.; and three unidentified Tibetan men. The photo is matted and this inscription is on the mat, in what is likely Thomas' own hand: "To the Jack Chapmans-Greetings from Lhasa. 1949. Lowell Thomas". The Tibetan Potala Palace is in the rear of the photograph. Thomas was invited to Tibet by the Dalai Lama. This...
Dates:
1949
Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00002.00001
Abstract
Photgraphic print of University of Denver alumnus Lowell Thomas in uniform with three unknown men, also in uniform. The group stands in front of a building, location unknown. Believed to be World War II time frame based on style of uniforms.
Dates:
circa 1945
Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0018.00002.00002
Abstract
Photographic image of University of Denver alumnus Lowell Thomas, flanked by two tribesmen in full regalia, while other tribe members look on. Location and date unknown.
Dates:
between 1915-1950
Collection
Identifier: M389
Abstract
The papers contain Mary (Ward) Walker’s (1925-2017) personal papers from her time as a student at the University of Denver.
Dates:
1946 - 1947
Item
Identifier: M054.01.0002.00013
Abstract
Dr. Robert Shattuck and his wife, Dr. Alberta Shattuck share their memories of growing up in the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, providing details about the neighborhood. Robert Shattuck discusses transportation, including the tramway line and the C and S Railroad, working at the Diamond Joe Ranch as a field hand, and his classes and teachers at the University Park Elementary School. He shares an anecdote about his uncle, Herbert A. Howe, Professor of Astronomy at the University of...
Dates:
1986
Item
Identifier: M054.01.0002.00002
Abstract
Fay Kessler discusses details about the University Park area of Denver, Colorado during the time she lived in the neighborhood including the types of businesses that were open in the area, the transportation systems, Observatory Park, and the occupations of the residents of University Park. Kessler also discusses World War II efforts in the neighborhood including removing iron lampposts along Warren Ave. to use for scrap metal and the practice of planting Victory gardens in the vacant lots...
Dates:
1986
Item
Identifier: M054.01.0001.00023
Abstract
Frances Hayes of 3343 E. Colorado Avenue (and formerly of 2181 S. Clayton Street), Denver, Colorado shares her memories about the University Park area of Denver including attending church services at Old Main, now University Hall, on the University of Denver campus before the United Park Methodist Church was built. She notes that Sunday school classes were held both at the Iliff School of Theology and in Old Main at this time. Hayes also talks about her summer wedding ceremony in Wasser...
Dates:
1986
