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 62 Collections and/or Records:
Homecoming Traditions - Jazz Combo, 1951 October
Black and white print of seven jazz musicians gathered around a microphone, with a crowd of people listening in the background. The instruments in the combo include piano, string bass, trumpet, and several saxophones.
Kizumba Performing at Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 1995 May
Two singers and an electric guitar player perform on the steps outside the Driscoll Student Center on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Several young children are playing on the steps in front of them. (from caption on back): The Afro-Caribbean band "Kizumba" performs at DU's celebration of Cinco de Mayo/May Daze. The event was sponsored by the Latino Student Alliance, the DU Programs Board, and the Office of Minority Affairs.
Lamont Concert, 1989 November
Contact sheet with 24 frames showing a Lamont concert at the University of Denver in 1989.
Lamont Concert, 1989 November
Photographic image of two male and two female singers dressed in period costume performing with books of sheet music in their hands at the University of Denver in November of 1989.
Lamont Concert, 1989 November
Three musicians in Renaissance era costumes perform while seated at the University of Denver in November of 1989. One musician is playing a trombone, one a tambourine, and one a flute-like instrument. The wall behind the musicians reads: "ART EXHIBIT AND RENAISSANCE MUSIC IN LOBBY 7 PM CONC[letters blocked from view] 8 PM"
Lamont Orchestra Performing, 1999
Photographic image of a violinist standing and performing in front of orchestra at University of Denver in 1999. Other members of the orchestra can be seen behind the violinist.
Music School Symphony, circa 1976
Contact sheet of frames reflecting the Music School Symphony's Centennial Symphony at the University of Denver, circa 1976.
Musical School Symphony, circa 1976
Photographic image of musicians (from the combined Denver and University of Denver orchestras) looking at sheet music while a musical director instructs them from behind at the University of Denver, circa 1976.The orchestra was preparing for the Centennial Symphony.
Orchestra, 1984 April 10
Contact sheet, negatives of orchestra practice at University of Denver on 4/10/1984.
Orchestra, 1984 April 10
A musical director with upraised hand instructs orchestra students at the University of Denver on 4/10/1984.