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 292 Collections and/or Records:
Chester Alter with Students, between 1953-1966
Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter standing on the steps of an unidentified building on the university's campus with a group of unidentified students.
Chester Alter with U Thant, 1964
Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter in academic regalia with United Nations Secretary General U Thant.
Chester Alter with William Rhodes and Carolyn Bush, 1956
Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter with University Chaplain William Rhodes and Carolyn Bush at a reception, with Lloyd Garrison and Dean James Purdue in the background.
Chester M. Alter, between 1953-1967
Series 3 contains representative images of the history of the University of Denver selected by the Curators of Special Collections and Archives for prioritized cataloging and digitization.
Chester M. Alter, between 1953-1967
University of Denver twelfth chancellor Chester M. Alter poses for a portrait. Alter served as chancellor from 1953 to 1967.
Commencement Program from the Denver Law School, 1894 June 5
Program from the commencement of the Denver Law School, Tuesday Evening June 5.1894 at Trinity M.E. Church, Denver. The presentation of diplomas was by Chancellor Dr. William F. McDowell.
Coombe, Robert D. VIP Photos, 1982-1995
Images of University of Denver Chancellor Robert D. Coombe: 13 black and prints, including headshot of Coombe as Dean of Mathermatics, Natural Sciences, and Engineering; Coombe in laboratory with chemistry equipment; and in laboratory with computer. 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets of Coombe in laboratory. 2 black and white contact sheets without negatives, including headshots of Coombe; and Coombe in laboratory with chemistry equipment.
Daniel Ritchie at Chancellor's Barbeque, between 1989-2005
Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie serving food from a grill at the Chancellor's Barbeque. Ritchie, seen in profile, is wearing a cowboy hat, a plaid shirt, and an apron with the word "[CHANCE]LLOR" on it.
Daniel Ritchie at Chancellor's BBQ (Frame 10), 1990 May
University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie serves food at the annual Chancellor's Barbecue in 1990. Ritchie is wearing a cowboy hat, plaid shirt, and an apron reading "Chancellor Ritchies' BBQ."