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University of Denver

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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 292 Collections and/or Records:

Founders Day - 1988 photo, 1988

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0098.0038
Abstract Images from Founders Day 1988 at the University of Denver: 4 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, including images from the Founders Day meeting. 10 black and white prints, including "Ports of Call" kickoff of Founders Day; chairwoman Florence Ruston; Ed Estlow (Board of Trustees chair), Tony Cillo (awardee), and Dick Booten (Alumni Association president); Dwight Smith, Ed Estlow, and Peter Coors; Dwight Smith and 1985 Evans Award recipient Congressman William Ford; Dwight...
Dates: 1988
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 98

Frederick Maurice Hunter, between 1928-1935

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00011
Abstract

University of Denver fifth chancellor Frederick Maurice Hunter poses for a portrait. Hunter served as chancellor from 1928 to 1935.

Dates: between 1928-1935
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 413

Gates, Caleb F. Jr., between 1941-1947

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0034
Abstract

Black and white print of headshot of University of Denver Chancellor Caleb F. Gates Jr.

Dates: between 1941-1947
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Representative / Box 11: Best of U201

Gates, Caleb F. Photos, 1922-1946

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0024
Abstract Images of University of Denver Chancellor Caleb F. Gates Jr. 25 black and white prints, including at commencement with Prof. Sikes; in military uniform; on horseback; and several headshots of Gates. 4 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets and 1 black and white contact sheet without negatives with portraits of Gates. Also includes 2 black and white prints of portraits of Mrs. Caleb F. Gates Jr.; and 2 black and white prints of Caleb F. Gates Sr. with Ben M. Cherrington, and...
Dates: 1922-1946
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Biographical Files / Box 139

Group Portrait of Faculty and Staff, between 1953-1966

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00001
Abstract

Group portrait of a large group of University of Denver faculty, staff, and administration at a retreat. The individuals are arranged in three rows, with the back two rows standing and the front row seated; visible in the background are a house with log shingles and a 1950s-type automobile.

Dates: between 1953-1966
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 86 / Faculty/Staff

Harper, Heber Reece, between 1922-1927

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0052
Abstract

Black and white print of portrait of University of Denver Chancellor Heber Reece Harper.

Dates: between 1922-1927
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Representative / Box 11: Best of U201

Heber R. Harper Papers

 Collection
Identifier: U317
Dates: 1920-1966
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Heber R. Harper Papers

Heber Reece Harper, between 1922-1927

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0052.00001
Abstract

Black and white portrait of of University of Denver Chancellor Heber Reece Harper.

Dates: between 1922-1927
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Representative / Box 11: Best of U201 / Harper, Heber Reece

Heber Reece Harper, between 1922-1927

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00006
Abstract

University of Denver fourth chancellor Heber Reece Harper poses for a portrait. Harper was chancellor from 1922 to 1927.

Dates: between 1922-1927
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 413

Henry Augustus Buchtel, between 1905-1921

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00001
Abstract

University of Denver third chancellor Henry Augustus Buchtel poses for a portrait. Henry Buchtel was appointed chancellor in 1900 and served until 1921.

Dates: between 1905-1921
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 413

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