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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 19 Collections and/or Records:

Historic Documents Collection

 Collection
Identifier: M271
Dates: Majority of material found within 1470-1950

President Bill Clinton Shakes Hands with Donna Eisen Puchalski, 2000 April

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0016.00001
Abstract

President Bill Clinton shakes hands with Donna Eisen Puchalski at a town hall meeting at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Clinton attended a town hall meeting at the University of Denver, hosted by Tom Brokaw, on the one-year anniversary of the Columbine school shooting. The topic of the town hall meeting: a local gun-control initiative that required background checks for weapons purchased at gun shows.

Dates: 2000 April

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, 2004

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0009.00001
Abstract

Colored photograph of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, standing in front of a fireplace and wooden ornate walls, in 2004.

Dates: 2004

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, 2004 May 17

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0009.00002
Abstract

Color photograph of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and four other unidentified people, making a toast with Kagame standing, on 05/17/04.

Dates: 2004 May 17

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, 2004 May 17

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0009.00003
Abstract

Color photograph of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda standing and speaking with two unidentified individuals, on 5/17/04.

Dates: 2004 May 17

President William Howard Taft at University of Denver, 1911 October 11

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00025
Abstract

William Howard Taft speaks from a stage. Seated behind him amongst a group of men are visible chancellor Henry Buchtel and Herbert A. Howe.

Dates: 1911 October 11

University Events 3, 1968-1986

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0029
Abstract

Images of miscellaneous events at the University of Denver: 8 black and white contact sheets, including Soviet Ambassador the US Anatoly Dobrynin visiting DU; Nelson Rockefeller; Lowell Thomas; and the Olympics of the Mind. 1 set of black and white negatives with contact sheet with images from African Liberation Day. 1 black and white print of a tug-of-war.

Dates: 1968-1986

University of Denver Alumni House, 1952 January

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0002.00003
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver alumni house in Denver, Colorado, Francis Van Derber, former president of Kappa Sigma, and Roudolph McDonough, Director of Alumni Relations, stand together on the yard. The gabled, multi-story house stands in the background with a car parked to its right. A large lawn and trees surround the house.

Dates: 1952 January

University of Denver Chancellor Henry Augustus Buchtel, between 1899-1921

 Item
Identifier: M048.06.0005.0001.00002
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Chancellor Henry Augustus Buchtel poses for a formal portrait, seated in an armchair.

Dates: between 1899-1921