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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 604 Collections and/or Records:

Herbert A. Howe 1924 Diary, 1924

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0004.00018
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1924 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1924

Herbert A. Howe 1925 Diary, 1925

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0004.00019
Abstract

Professor Howe's diary for 1925 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 1925

Herbert A. Howe 1926 Diary, 1926

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0004.00020
Abstract Professor Howe's diary for 1926 recounts his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life. Howe retired in May as the longest tenured professor at the University. Howe's handwriting in the entries for June 26 and 27 deteriorates markedly, and he notes he was sick in bed...
Dates: 1926

Iowa State, Denver, Clyde Williams Field, Ames, Iowa, Sept. 17, 1955, 1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00035
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against Iowa State College September 17, 1955 at Clyde Williams Field in Ames, Iowa. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, Iowa State cheer squad portrait, Iowa State marching band portrait. Opening day game for Iowa State and band day with over 50 high school marching bands participating. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.

Dates: 1955

Libraries – Morris Schertz, Dir.- Part 1, 1970-1978

 File
Identifier: M028.02.0008.0018
Abstract

Types of Materials: memos, Correspondence

Dates: 1970-1978

Libraries – Morris Schertz, Dir.- Part 2, 1970-1978

 File
Identifier: M028.02.0008.0019
Abstract

Types of Materials: memos, Correspondence

Dates: 1970-1978

Library - Penrose Development, 1970

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0022
Abstract

Black and white print of portrait of University of Denver administrators.

Dates: 1970

Men's Basketball Records, 1947-2007

 Series
Identifier: U300.02
Scope and Contents

This series was collected and arranged prior to 2007. For additional information on the University of Denver men's basketball program, see Legacy Working Files (Series 4), Publications (Series 5), and Working Files (Series 6).

Dates: 1947-2007

Miscellaneos Photos - 1949-1999 and undated, 1949-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0033
Abstract

Black and white negatives and prints; and color slides relating to miscellaneous people and places at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1949-1999

Miss Mabel Rilling : Supervisor of Children's Play, Stories for Children, between 1912-1930

 Item
Identifier: M195.01.0001.0001.00001
Abstract

Program detailing University of Denver (DU) Director of Physical Education for Women Mabel Rilling's participation in Chautauquas, an education movement popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes brief biography of Rilling and personal endorsements from organizers of Chautauquas in Illinois, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, and Henry Augustus Buchtel, DU chancellor.

Dates: between 1912-1930