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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:

Faculty/Staff Superstars Activity, 1986 May 12

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00004.00004
Abstract

Five unidentified persons tie themselves together in preparation for a multi-legged race at a faculty/staff "Superstars" event at the University of Denver. One of them is wearing a T-shirt reading "National Swimming & Diving Championship, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon."

Dates: 1986 May 12

Faculty/Staff Superstars Activity (Frame 35), 1986 May 12

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Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00004.00005
Abstract

Three unidentified persons race past a cone while tied together at the waist as a part of a faculty/staff "Superstars" event at the University of Denver. A fourth person is seated on the ground next to the cone, which is labeled "Class Use Only."

Dates: 1986 May 12

Fall 1947 - 'D' Club Dance, 1947

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0087.0020.00001
Abstract

Black and white photograph of University of Denver students dancing at the 'D' Club Dance in the fall of 1947. A band, consisting of a piano, bass, drums, vocalist, four trumpets, and three saxophones, is performing onstage.

Dates: 1947

Fall Campus Scenics, 2004 October 19

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.01267
Abstract

Students walking on campus. The Ritchie Center's Williams Tower is in the background.

Dates: 2004 October 19

Fall Campus Scenics, 2006 October 13

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.01165
Abstract

Students sitting on a bench, reading with the tower at Nelson hall in the background.

Dates: 2006 October 13

Fall Campus Scenics, 2006 October 13

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.01166