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 6471 Collections and/or Records:
Dudes and Dames, 1952
This photograph depicts 16 students dancing in front of the University of Denver's Mary Reed Building, for the Dudes and Dames organization, in 1952.
Dudes and Dames, circa 1950
The photograph depicts 12 students dancing on the west side of the University of Denver's Mary Reed Library Building, for the Dudes and Dames, circa 1950. The image shows the mountains in the horizon while the students twirl on the sidewalk, while wearing western costumes.
Dudes and Dames, circa 1950
The image depicts four students dancing on the west side of the Mary Reed Building on the University of Denver's campus, for the Pioneer Square Dancers, circa 1950. Two of the students are holding the other two students while they swing them in the air.
Duncan, David Shaw Photos, 1935-1941
Headshots and one full-length portrait of David Shaw Duncan, an alumnus, professor, dean, and chancellor at the University of Denver, including 9 black and white prints, 1 black and white contact sheet without negatives, and 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets.
Dwight Smith and Chancellor's Leadership Core, 1986 October
Contact sheet of images of Chancellor Dwith Smith and the Chancellor's Leadership Core, October of 1986.
Dwight Smith and Dick Lamm at Capitol/Tuition Bill, 1986 May 4
Contact sheet of Dwight Smith and Dick Lamm at the Denver Capitol Building for the signing of the Tuition Bill. On May 4th, 1986.
Dwight Smith and Dick Lamm at the Signing of Tuition Bill, 1986 May 4
Photographic image of Chancellor Dwight Smith and Governor Dick Lamm with five unidentified men at the Denver Capitol Building for the signing of the Tuition Bill. Lamm is seated behind a desk and smiling as he holds up the bill; the other men stand behind him. On May 4th, 1986.
Dwight Smith at Chancellor's BBQ (Frame 19), 1988 May
University of Denver Chancellor Dwight Smith delivers a "high-five" with grill tongs to an unidentified man at the Chancellor's Barbeque at the University. Smith is wearing a white chef's coat and hat, an apron, and an oven mitt, and the other man is wearing a shirt and tie, a DU baseball cap, and an apron reading "Chancellor's BBQ."
Dwight Smith Serving Food to Students at Spring Carnival, between 1984-1989
University of Denver Chancellor Dwight M. Smith serves food to students at the Spring Carnival Chancellor's Barbecue on Driscoll Green on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Smith is wearing a white chef's coat and hat, a dark apron, and an oven mitt; one of the students is wearing a Broncos shirt, and an unidentified man is wearing an apron reading "Chancellors BBQ."
Dwight Smith with Student in Lab, circa 1970
Photographic image of chemistry professor Dwight Smith stands over a student in a laboratory containing chemistry equipment. On the University of Denver campus, circa 1970.