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 42664 Collections and/or Records:
We've Got Asthma on the Run, undated
Narrated color orientation film with optical audio depicting the role of the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children (JNHAC) in the care for asthmatic youth. The closing credits name the cast members of the film as Jimmy Bath, Miriam Porter, Irving Atkins, C.B. Ford, and children of the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children. A production of the University of Denver Communications Center.
WF Correspondence re Rent 6/2004, 2004 June
This folder contains correspondence discussing the rent agreement with the Women's Foundation in taking up rooms in the Chamber's Center.
Wheelchair Frisbee Match in the Fieldhouse, 1998
A University of Denver recreational wheelchair frisbee player tries to find an opening as his opponents close in during a match at the Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Wheelchair Frisbee Match in the Fieldhouse, 1998
University of Denver recreational wheelchair frisbee players head down the court during a match at the Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado. The player in the foreground, far left, is wearing a baseball cap with a Kappa Sigma logo.
Wheelchair Frisbee Match in the Fieldhouse, 1998
A University of Denver wheelchair frisbee player holds the frisbee as his opponents watch during a match at the Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado.
White, Abraham, 1960
Black and white print of headshot of biochemist Abraham White, a University of Denver alumnus.
Why? Flier
Two-page flier outlining the motivations behind a student protest march and sit-in on the University of Denver campus.
Wilbur D. Engle, between 1914-1928
University of Denver vice chancellor and acting chancellor Wilbur D. Engle poses for a portrait. Engle served as vice chancellor starting in 1914. He also served as acting chancellor for two separate terms, first from 1920-1922 (between chancellors Buchtel and Harper), then from 1927-1928 (between chancellors Harper and Hunter).
William Fraser McDowell, between 1890-1899
University of Denver second chancellor William Fraser McDowell poses for a portrait. McDowell was DU's chancellor from 1890-1899.
William Fraser McDowell, between 1890-1899
Cabinet cards with black and white portrait of William Fraser McDowell, second chancellor of the University of Denver.