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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 43308 Collections and/or Records:

1891 University of Denver Sail Club, 1891 May 30

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00182
Abstract

University of Denver Sail Club poses for a group portrait in rowboats as they prepare to row out on Crystal Lake on May 30, 1891. Matte collodion printing-out paper with gold and platinum toning.

Dates: 1891 May 30

1892 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1892

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00180
Abstract

Partial roll of 6 35 mm. photographic copy negatives made from one photographic print of a group portrait of the University of Denver men's football team.

Dates: 1892

1892 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1892

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00180.00001
Abstract

The 1892 University of Denver men's football team poses for a group portrait indoors. Copy negative made from halftone photo mechanical print. Back row (left to right): Horace Avery, William Myer, J. Stanley Edwards, J. R. Swenson, Percy Thomas, unidentified. Middle row: Clyde Stevens, Walter Lipe, T. L. A. Shaffer, Jules F. Warnecke, John Morgan. Bottom row: Joe Post, Jesse Thornton, Mr. Young, Dr. Whitney. Re-photographed 20th century.

Dates: 1892

1893 - 2111 S. St. Paul - 'Walter House.', circa 1893

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Identifier: U201.01.0031.0006.00004
Abstract

Black and white exterior view of University of Denver's Observatory Park 2111 So. St. Paul St. in Denver, Colorado c. 1893. The image shows two people infront of the home.

Dates: circa 1893

1897 University of Denver Men's Baseball Team, 1897

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Identifier: U300.01.0003.00046
Abstract

The 1897 University of Denver (DU) men's baseball team poses for a group portrait in a field; the Colorado State Capitol building is visible in the distance. Back row (left to right): Leon Hills (left field), William G. Plested (right field), Percy Fonda (first base), Clyde Stevens (center field). Middle row: Charles Deardorff (second base), George Toomey (short stop), Vincent Daniels (third base). Bottom row: O.L. Orton (pitcher), K.S. Harb (catcher).

Dates: 1897

1898-1899 University of Denver Men's Football Team, between 1898-1899

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Identifier: U300.01.0390.00011
Abstract

1898-1899 University of Denver men's football team poses indoors for a group portrait.

Dates: between 1898-1899

1898 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1898

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Identifier: U300.01.0052.00017
Abstract

1898-1899 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait.

Dates: 1898

1900-2111 S. St. Paul - 'Walter House', circa 1900

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Identifier: U201.01.0031.0006.00006
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Observatory Park 2111 So. St. Paul St. in Denver, Colorado c. 1900.

Dates: circa 1900

1900 Pi Beta Phi

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Identifier: U201.01.0413.00026
Abstract

Group portrait of the 1900 Pi Beta Phi sorority. Visible in back row, left to right (according to inscription, 1901 Kynewisbok), Reba Brewster, Isadore Van Gilder, Ellen Anderson, Nanaruth Taggart, Anna Berry, Marguerite Dyer. Bottom row, left to right, Mary Traylor, Alice Richardson, Bertha Brooks, Ethel Antrim, Agnes Glasgow, Grace Cockle, Lida Burkhart, Mabel Wheeler.

Dates: 1793-2009

1900 University of Denver Men's Baseball Team, 1900

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Identifier: U300.01.0010.00253
Abstract

1900 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's baseball team poses for a team portrait.

Dates: 1900