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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 399 Collections and/or Records:

Intramural Handbook University of Denver 1975-76, 1975-1976

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0417.00012
Abstract

1975-1976 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers intramurals information guide featuring sports rules, records, and schedules.

Dates: 1975-1976

Intramural Soccr [sic], 1971 November 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0001.00019
Abstract

Partial roll of 35 mm. photographic negatives taken during an intramural soccer match at the University of Denver (DU) stadium in Denver, Colorado on November 17, 1971.

Dates: 1971 November 17

Intramural Sports, 1975

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0001.00015
Abstract

Roll of 35 mm. photographic negatives taken of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers intramural sports and activities in 1975. These activities include: soccer and rugby. Images of women's field hockey are also included, and appear to be varsity rather than intramural.

Dates: 1975

Intramural Sports, 1972 November 15

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0001.00018
Abstract

Partial roll of 35 mm. photographic negatives taken during a University of Denver intramural volleyball game on November 15, 1972 in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1972 November 15

Kayaking, 1999

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00096
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) male student kayaks through whitewater.

Dates: 1999

Log Climbing, 1999

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00094
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) student prepares to jump and attempt to ring bell during a ropes course. Fellow students watch from the ground.

Dates: 1999

Miss Mabel Rilling : Supervisor of Children's Play, Stories for Children, between 1912-1930

 Item
Identifier: M195.01.0001.0001.00001
Abstract

Program detailing University of Denver (DU) Director of Physical Education for Women Mabel Rilling's participation in Chautauquas, an education movement popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes brief biography of Rilling and personal endorsements from organizers of Chautauquas in Illinois, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, and Henry Augustus Buchtel, DU chancellor.

Dates: between 1912-1930

Organizations - American Alpine Club, circa 1990

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0091.0001.00001
Abstract

This image depicts two unidentified individuals sitting behind a table showcasing the organization the American Alpine Club, while one unidentified individual looks at photographs displaying various unidentified images connected to the American Alpine Club, at an event affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1990.

Dates: circa 1990

Phipps House, 1988 June

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00176
Abstract

Roll of 35 mm. photographic negatives taken of University of Denver student recreational activities, as well as interior and exterior views of what is now known as the Lawrence C. Phipps Memorial Conference Center (which includes the Phipps Mansion and Phipps Tennis Pavillion) in June 1988.

Dates: 1988 June

Pioneer Club - Square Dancers

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0026.00004
Abstract

The image depicts a dog and 15 Pioneer Square Dancers in full costume posing for the photographer in front of a stone wall and spruce trees at an unidentified location, for the University of Denver's organization, undated.

Dates: 1956-1983