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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 53 Collections and/or Records:

Physical Education - Modern Dance, 1982

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0011.00003
Abstract

Three dancers perform as a part of a Continuing Education modern dance activity at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1982

Physical Education - Modern Dance, 1966

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0011.00004
Abstract

A group of women perform various moves as part of a modern dance class at the University of Denver. One of them, facing the opposite direction from the others, holds a drum and a beater. The class is in a gym with basketball hoops on the walls.

Dates: 1966

Physical Education Program Records

 Collection
Identifier: U077
Abstract

Collection contains records related to the Physical Education program at the University of Denver.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined

Physical Education - Tumbling, 1923

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0007.00001
Abstract

A University of Denver student throws another student over two others in a tumbling exercises. The students are standing on a tumbling mat in Observatory Park, with two chairs and a row of houses in the background. Tumbling was a popular collegiate sport in the early 20th century.

Dates: 1923

Physical Education - Tumbling

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0007.00002
Abstract

A University of Denver student throws another student into the air in a tumbling exercise. The students are standing on a tumbling mat in Observatory Park, with two chairs and a row of houses in the background. Tumbling was a popular collegiate sport in the early 20th century.

Dates: circa 1920-circa 1966

Physical Education - Tumbling

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0007.00003
Abstract

A group of male students participate in a tumbling exercise at the University of Denver. One of the students is doing a headstand, a second is grabbing his ankles and swinging over him, and while a third is preparing to catch him. The students are standing on a large cloth in an open grassy area, with Buchtel Memorial Chapel visible in the background. Tumbling was a popular collegiate sport in the early 20th century.

Dates: circa 1920-circa 1966

Recreation for Life, 1992-1994

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0094.0018
Abstract

Black and white negatives, contact sheets, and prints; and color prints related to Recreation for Life activities at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1992-1994

Sports - Miscellaneous, 1971-1982

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0019
Abstract

Black and white negatives and prints, and color prints of students playing various sports at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1971-1982

Sports - Recreation for Life PHOTOS, 1988

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0018
Abstract

Black and white negatives, contact sheets, and prints; and color prints related to Recreation for Life activities at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1988

Sports - Spa PHOTO, 1982-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0026
Abstract

Black and white negatives and contact sheets of University of Denver students doing water aerobics and stretching exercises at a spa class.

Dates: 1982-1999