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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 55 Collections and/or Records:

Driscoll, William T. - VIP Bio File Photographs 2, 1956-1983

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0012
Abstract 25 black and white prints of William T. Driscoll, biology professor and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Denver, including a headshot of Driscoll taken for Founders Day; Driscoll with students; taking notes from a speech on television; dancing with students; helping undergraduate students in a biology class; registration day; and several headshots of Driscoll. Also includes 4 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, 1 set of black and...
Dates: 1956-1983

Driscoll, William T. - VIP Biofile Photographs, 1963-1983

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0011
Abstract 31 black and white prints of William T. Driscoll, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Denver, including Driscoll with Bud Nicholson; at Geneva Glen; with wife Helen; playing games with DU students; giving a biology lecture; with a large group at a convention at the Phipps Memorial Center; helping students in an anatomy class; welcoming Sarvepalli Radkrishan, president of India, to Denver with Lt. Gov. Knous, Mr. McCollum, and Mr. Bellport; and receiving...
Dates: 1963-1983

Duncan, David Shaw Photos, 1935-1941

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0013
Abstract

Headshots and one full-length portrait of David Shaw Duncan, an alumnus, professor, dean, and chancellor at the University of Denver, including 9 black and white prints, 1 black and white contact sheet without negatives, and 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets.

Dates: 1935-1941

Evans Chapel Service, between 1953-1966

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00021
Abstract

Interior view of Evans Chapel, focusing on the altar. Chancellor Chester M. Alter and Dean Cutler are identified sitting behind the minister.

Dates: between 1953-1966

Founders Day, 1974-1987

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0029
Abstract Miscellaneous images from Founders Day celebrations at the University of Denver: 29 black and white prints, including Charles and Dolly Korsoski; Chancellor Dwight Smith; Chancellor Daniel Ritchie; Founders Week queen Barbara Schmaedeke; a Founders Week queen with time capsule; DU alumnus and donor Lowell Thomas speaking at 1974 Founders Day banquet; poster with headshots of the deans of the College of Business Administration (John Bart Geijsbeek 1908-1913, George Alfred Warfield, 1913-1936,...
Dates: 1974-1987

Gifts and Bequests Committee Meeting, 1957

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0026.00002
Abstract

University of Denver Trustees John Gorsuch, Judge Phillips, George Rainsford, Al Gould, and Gordon Johnston sit around a table set for a meal at a Gifts and Bequests Committee Meeting in 1957.

Dates: 1957

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

Homecoming Traditions - Chancellor's Red Vest, 1953 November

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0008.00003
Abstract

University of Denver College of Arts and Sciences Dean James E. Perdue helps Chancellor Chester M. Alter into his traditional red vest for Homecoming 1953, which was in Alter's first homecoming as Chancellor of DU.

Dates: 1953 November

Howe, Herbert Alonzo (Astronomy) Photographs - Family (VIP), 1958

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0029
Abstract 6 black and white prints of Herbert Alonzo Howe, astronomy professor, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and interim acting chancellor at the University of Denver, including Howe with telescope; with wife Fannie Shattuck Howe; and headshots of Howe. Also includes 5 black and white prints of people and places connected to Howe, including Doris Howe (granddaughter of Herbert Howe); dean Joseph C. Shattuck; Shattuck's house in Greeley, Colo.; the Fitzroy Mansion in University Park;...
Dates: 1958

Hyde, Ammi Bradford

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0031
Abstract

Images of Ammi Bradford Hyde, professor, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and acting chancellor at the University of Denver. Images include 4 black and white prints of portraits of Hyde, including one with Mrs. Hyde, and 1 medium format black and white negative and 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets of headshots of Hyde.

Dates: 1793-2009