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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 228 Collections and/or Records:

Students Studying in Centennial Towers Residence Hall (Frame 12), 1985 February 26

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00035.00002
Abstract

Frame 12 of photographic contact sheet showing students studying inside Centennial Towers residence hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Centennial Towers, often called ''Towers'', was built in 1963 and is an example of International Style architecture.

Dates: 1985 February 26

The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 48, 1965 April 30

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Identifier: clarion_v069i48_19650430
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Blonde Frosh Earns May Queen’s Laurels. Assistant VISTA Chief to Kick Off Local Drive. Referendum. $10 A Month – Married Students’ Rent Raised. Education Group Lauds Denverites.

Dates: 1965 April 30

The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 24, 1968 January 12

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Identifier: clarion_v072i24_19680112
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Trustees raise tuition to $1680 yearly. Senate discusses booze, women, student power. Winter Carnival Central Committee announces plans for “Snow-In ‘68”. Board of Trustees only bar to booze on campus. New Bill of Rights goes before students for debate. Housing requirements to be dropped.

Dates: 1968 January 12

The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 25, 1968 January 16

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Identifier: clarion_v072i25_19680116
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Mertz talks about new housing policy. Endowment being built. Employees may picket on campus. Poet Robert Pack opens series; “Ballad for Baby Ruth” applauded, Circle-K, BOG sponsor lecture about Larimer St. alcoholics. Ignorance and wide acceptance of Bill revealed in telephone poll of students.

Dates: 1968 January 16

The Denver Clarion, vol. 78, issue 39, 1973 November 30

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Identifier: clarion_v078i39_19731130
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Tuition, housing costs up; health service fee added. DU Preparing; Energy Crisis. Newman appoints committee on academic revision.

Dates: 1973 November 30

University of Denver Apartment Interiors, circa 1955

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0007.00001
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver apartments in Denver, Colorado; two students stand silhoutted in front of an open window with Mary Reed Hall in the background. Circa 1955.

Dates: circa 1955

University of Denver Apartment Interiors, circa 1955

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0007.00002
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver apartments in Denver, Colorado; three students work on homework in their apartment living room. Two male students sit at desks and a third types on a typewriter. Circa 1955.

Dates: circa 1955

University of Denver Apartment Interiors, circa 1955

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0007.00003
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver apartments in Denver, Colorado; male students gather around a record player to share music. The Mary Reed building is visible out the window across a snowy lawn. Circa 1955.

Dates: circa 1955

University of Denver Apartment Interiors, circa 1955

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0007.00004
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver apartments in Denver, Colorado; two students work together on homework in their university apartment. Mary Reed building is visible out the window of the room. Circa 1955.

Dates: circa 1955

University of Denver Apartment Interiors, circa 1955

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0007.00005
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver apartments in Denver, Colorado; male students congregate in the living room of their University of Denver apartment. The four are talking and laughing over teacups. One is wearing a frilly apron. Mary Reed building is visible in the rear through the room's window. Circa 1955.

Dates: circa 1955