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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 292 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Chancellor- Part 1, 1967-1996

 File
Identifier: M028.05.0013.0001
Abstract

Types of Materials: newspaper clippings

Dates: 1967-1996
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M028, Maurice B. Mitchell Papers / Newspaper Clippings / Box 13

University of Denver Chancellor- Part 2, 1967-1996

 File
Identifier: M028.05.0013.0002
Abstract

Types of Materials: newspaper clippings

Dates: 1967-1996
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M028, Maurice B. Mitchell Papers / Newspaper Clippings / Box 13

University of Denver Chancellor Ross Pritchard, between 1978-1984

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0028.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Chancellor, Ross Pritchard pose for a portriat.

Dates: between 1978-1984
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Representative / Box 11: Best of U201 / Pritchard, Ross

University of Denver Chancellor's Home, between 1922-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0003.00001
Abstract Exterior view of the University of Denver's Chancellor's Home in Denver, Colorado at 360 High Street, built in 1920. The black and white photo, taken in winter, shows a front-left view of the 2-1/2 story, brick Tudor-style home, with the large chimney, multiple gables, and white-and-decorative-brick half-timbering that are some of the typical architectural details of the Tudor style. The inscription on the back of the photo, in pencil, lists ''306 High'' as the address, this is not the...
Dates: between 1922-2008
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 17: Buildings Centennial Towers - DU Curb Stone / Buildings - Chancellors Home

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Groundbreaking, 1966

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0011.00003
Abstract Black and white print of the groundbreaking ceremony for Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, CO. Ben M. Cherrington, center, sits on the stage with Joseph Korbel, applauding, at left, as Chancellor Chester M. Alter, right, speaks from the podium during the ceremony, with Mary Reed Building in the background. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style...
Dates: 1966
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 17: Buildings Centennial Towers - DU Curb Stone / Buildings - Cherrington Hall - Groundbreaking

University of Denver Daniels College of Business - Construction, 1997-1999

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0036.00009
Abstract

University of Denver chancellor Daniel Ritchie speaks through at the topping-off ceremony for the construction of the Daniels College of Business building as a group of construction workers in hard hats stand by.

Dates: 1997-1999
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 17: Buildings Centennial Towers - DU Curb Stone / Buildings - Daniels College of Business - Construction

University of Denver Driscoll Center Dedication Ceremony, 1984 May 04

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0004.00005
Abstract

Chancellor Dwight Smith speaks at the May 1984 dedication ceremony for the Driscoll University Center on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1984 May 04
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 18: Buildings Denver Research Institute - General Classroom Building / Buildings - Driscoll Center - Dedication

University of Denver Evans Chapel, between 1961-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0021.00022
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter and two unidentified persons look at music at the organ inside Evans Memorial Chapel on the University Park campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1961-2008
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 18: Buildings Denver Research Institute - General Classroom Building / Buildings - Evans Chapel (University Park Campus) - Interior

University of Denver Evans Chapel, between 1961-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0021.00023
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter talks with three unidentified persons next to the organ inside Evans Memorial Chapel on the University Park campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1961-2008
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 18: Buildings Denver Research Institute - General Classroom Building / Buildings - Evans Chapel (University Park Campus) - Interior

University of Denver Football Coach and Administrators, between 1953-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00015
Abstract

University of Denver men's football coach Bob Blackman (right) poses outdoors next to Director of Athletics Elton E. (Tad) Wieman (center) and DU chancellor Chester M. Alter.

Dates: between 1953-1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 4

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