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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 62 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel, between 1910-1983

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0013.00006
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado. View from behind two seated congregants, showing choir and pipe organ.

Dates: between 1910-1983

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel, circa 1952

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0013.00009
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado. The choir performs at the front of the chapel under the pipe organ.

Dates: circa 1952

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel, circa 1952

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0015.0013.00010
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado. The choir performs at the front of the chapel.

Dates: circa 1952

University of Denver Driscoll Center, between 1984-2005

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0005.00007
Abstract

A band performs on the raised patio outside William T. Driscoll Student Center on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado during a campus BBQ event.

Dates: between 1984-2005

University of Denver Football Field Hall of Fame Presentation for Tad Wieman, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00131
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football field hall of fame presentation for athletic director Tad Wieman with individuals spelling the name Tad across the field.

Dates: 1956

University of Denver Lamont Benefit Concert, 1996

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Identifier: U300.01.0068.00091
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers student orchestra performs for the Lamont Benefit Concert.

Dates: 1996

University of Denver Margery Reed Hall, between 1960-1980

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0021.0010.00018
Abstract

Students gather on the lawn as a band plays on the front steps of Margery Reed Hall on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1960-1980

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00089
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime performance by the band with the musicians lined up into three W's.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game Halftime Band Performance, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0052.00035
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime performance by the DU band on the field.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game Halftime Band Performance, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0052.00036
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime performance by the DU band on the field. In the image, the band is in formation of the letters: ''DU'' while fans in attendance watch the performance.

Dates: between 1950-1960