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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 42664 Collections and/or Records:

View from the Mary Reed Tower, 1986 October

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0020.00005
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver Campus from the Mary Reed Building Tower in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1986 October
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 31: Campus Miscellaneous - Campus Scenes / Campus - Campus Scenes, 1980s (1 of 2)

View of Denver from Capitol Building, circa 1971

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Identifier: U201.01.0412.00032
Abstract

Contains a view of downtown Denver from the top of the Capitol building. Columns of the Capitol are visible in the foreground. At the left is the Denver City and County building. On the right one can see down the 16th Avenue to the Daniels & Fishers tower.

Dates: circa 1971
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 412

View of Johnson-McFarlane Residence Hall and Denver Front Range

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Identifier: U201.01.0118.00002
Abstract

Color photograph mounted to posterboard. Photograph depicts Johnson-McFarlane Residence Hall on the University of Denver campus, looking west where the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains dominates the top of the frame.

Dates: between 1960-1980
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Mounted Color Photographs of University of Denver Campus

View of University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999

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Identifier: U201.01.0029.0022.00037
Abstract

View of a portion of the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado, including Mary Reed Building.

Dates: between 1980-1999
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 29: Buildings University Hall - Campus Aerials / Campus

Views in Colorado, between 1889-1892, bulk: 1890

 File — Box M353.0001: [Barcode: U186023248902]
Identifier: M353.0001
Abstract Contents from the caption that appears on the front of each mounting card; some also have captions on back that may vary slightly: University of Denver -- University of Denver and Manual Training School, 14th St. -- M.T.S. office, Denver (flash) -- M.T.S. office, Denver -- M.T.S. carpenter shop, Denver -- M.T.S. machine shop, Denver -- Machine shop, Denver M.T. School -- M.T.S. blacksmith shop , Denver -- Miss Olive Potter, Bookkeeper, University office, Denver -- University office, Denver...
Dates: between 1889-1892; Majority of material found in 1890
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M353, F.C. Potter Collection on Views of Colorado

Violence: The Campus and Vietnam, 1970 May 18

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0004.0022.00004
Abstract

Paper to ''Concerned Colleagues'' from George W. Shepherd, Jr. G.S.I.S. about student unrest and deaths on campuses.

Dates: 1970 May 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U219, Student Protests Collection / Woodstock West / Box 4 / Woodstock West - Narratives - Opinion Papers

VIP - Partnership, 1995-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0030
Abstract

Images relating to the University of Denver's partnership with Denver high schools: 5 black and white prints of DU students with high school students. 6 sets of black and white prints of DU students at West High School; Physics Circus with West High school; and West High students and Biology department. 5 color slides of DU students who are alumni of West High School, shot for the Spring 1995 Journal.

Dates: 1995-1999
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120

Virginia Woolf, 2008 June 22

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.02674
Abstract

Virginia Woolf conference. The 18th Annual Virginia Woolf International Conference hosted by the English Department. Photos taken at HRTM building.

Dates: 2008 June 22
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U116, Division of Marketing and Communications Records / University Communications Photographs / Digital Photographs

Virtual Tour, 2007 July 7

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.01470
Abstract

Students walk in front of the Denver Art Museum. A view of both the old wing of the Denver Art Museum, foreground, and the geometrical Frederic C. Hamilton Building, designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, in the background. The reddish sculpture ''Lao Tzu,'' by Mark di Suvero, is on the left. Part of a series of photos in and around the Denver area.

Dates: 2007 July 7
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U116, Division of Marketing and Communications Records / University Communications Photographs / Digital Photographs

Virtual Tour, 2007 July 6

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.01471
Abstract

A horse-drawn carriage on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver. Part of a series of photos in and around the Denver area.

Dates: 2007 July 6
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U116, Division of Marketing and Communications Records / University Communications Photographs / Digital Photographs

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