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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 657 Collections and/or Records:

Black Student Alliance, 1974

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Identifier: U201.01.0091.0009.00002.00001
Abstract

The image depicts 10 unidentified individuals sitting around a room with couches and benches, affiliated with the University of Denver (DU) Black Student Alliance, in 1974.

Dates: 1974

Black Student Alliance, 1974

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Identifier: U201.01.0091.0009.00001
Abstract

The contact sheet has images affiliated with the University of Denver's Black Student Alliance, in 1974.

Dates: 1974

Campus - Early Buildings, 1890 April 3

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Identifier: U201.01.0136.0034.00001
Abstract

The contact sheet depicts images of the groundbreaking for the University Hall, at the University of Denver, on 4/3/1890.

Dates: 1890 April 3

Campus Issues, circa 1965

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Identifier: U201.01.0132.0011.00001
Abstract The image depicts multiple unidentified individuals discussing campus issues, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1965. Two of the individuals have their back to the camera and appear to be addressing the group. Others appear to be holding microphones up to the individuals with their backs to the camera. One individual in the group is holding a sign that says: "support Chancellor Mitchell." On the very right edge of the image an state trooper or police officer is standing at...
Dates: circa 1965

Campus Issues

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Identifier: U201.01.0132.0011.00002
Abstract

The image depicts an unidentified speaker speaking to an unidentified audience at the University of Denver's basketball court, discussing unknown campus issues under the United States of America flag, undate. Three people in the audience appear to be holding signs. One sign reads "One dies every five minutes STOP!" and contains a hand drawn image of a bomb. The other signs are illegible.

Dates: 1977-1981

Center for International Education, 1974 April 24

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Identifier: U201.01.0131.0001.00002.00001
Abstract

The image depicts eight unidentified individuals standing outside a brick bungalow and behind a sign that reads "Center for International Education", affiliated with the University of Denver (DU), on 4-24-74.

Dates: 1974 April 24

Chancellor Maurice Mitchell Speaks to Media, 1968

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Identifier: U201.01.0132.0003.00009
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Chancellor Maurice Mitchell speaks to the media during a 1968 DU student sit-in at the DU registrar's office in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1968

Chancellor Smith with Chancellor's Leadership Core, 1986 October

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0017.00006.00001
Abstract

Photographic image from contact sheet of Chancellor Smith posing with students in the Chancellor's Leadership Core in October of 1986.

Dates: 1986 October

Chester Alter Serving Students Tea, between 1953-1966

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Identifier: U201.01.0086.0018.00001
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter serves tea to a table of female students at a "Faculty Fetch" event. Alter is wearing a white apron and waiter's cap over his suit and tie. Part of a kitchen and a Coca-Cola vending machine are visible in the background.

Dates: between 1953-1966

Chinese Students, 1988 November

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Identifier: U201.01.0131.0002.00001
Abstract

The contact sheet depicts three unidentified individuals sitting in an unidentified office, affiliated with the University of Denver and titled Chinese Students, in 11/88.

Dates: 1988 November