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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 6471 Collections and/or Records:

Driscoll, William T., between 1943-1980

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0043
Abstract

Black and white print of headshot of University of Denver professor of Zoology and Dean William T. Driscoll.

Dates: between 1943-1980

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

Drummer at Steve Miller Band Concert, 1972 October 6

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0087.0018.00003
Abstract

Black and white photograph of unidentified drummer (possibly John James King) on stage during the October 6, 1972 Steve Miller Band concert at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1972 October 6

Drummers at the Black African American Celebration (Frame 8), 1998 February

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0010.00001.00001
Abstract

Three unidentified drummers perform for a Black History Month African American Celebration at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1998 February

Drury, Doris M., between 1965-1989

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0050
Abstract

Black and white print of Doris M. Drury, professor of economics at the University of Denver and first female full professor at the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1965-1989

DU. 4/05. Gymnastics vs. Iowa St. Disc 1., 2005 April

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0046.00075
Abstract

Images of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's gymnastics from 2005.

Dates: 2005 April

DU Apparel, 1983-1998

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0006
Abstract

Contains black and white photographic prints and color slides of University of Denver apparel.

Dates: 1983-1998

DU Athletics Gymnastics Lopez DSC, 2007 January 13

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.01673
Abstract

DU gymnast Jessica Lopez, of Caracas, Venezuela, is pictured. In 2008 Lopez became the first female gymnast in University of Denver history to compete in the Summer Olympic Games, hosted in Beijing, China.

Dates: 2007 January 13