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University of Denver

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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 47001 Collections and/or Records:

Evans Chapel

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0135.0066
Abstract

Black and white prints related to religious events in the Evans Chapel at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1793-2009
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 135

Evans Chapel- Reconstruction

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0010.00018
Abstract

This photograph displays the reconstruction done on Evans Chapel. On the back is written, "apartment type residence halls in background."

Dates: 1793-2009
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 10

Evans Chapel Service, between 1953-1966

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00021
Abstract

Interior view of Evans Chapel, focusing on the altar. Chancellor Chester M. Alter and Dean Cutler are identified sitting behind the minister.

Dates: between 1953-1966
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 413

Evans, Dr. Robley, 1990 December 3

 File
Identifier: U158.01.0030.0031
Abstract

Contains correspondence between members of the Eleanor Roosevelt Institute, primarily Dr. Theodore Puck, and other individuals or companies. Includes correspondence related to business practices and experimentation results and progress, publications when exchanged for review, newspaper articles, photographs, cards, and occasionally patient information when related to research.

Dates: 1990 December 3
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U158, Eleanor Roosevelt Institute for Cancer Research Records / Correspondence, 1948-2003 / Box 30: Correspondence, Eastham, Mr. Thomas - Gerschenson, Dr. Lazaro E.

Evans, John, between 1864-1897

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0011
Abstract

Black and white engraving of Colorado Governor John Evans, founder and trustee of the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1864-1897
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Representative / Box 11: Best of U201

Evans, John

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0417.00007
Abstract

Photographic print of University of Denver founder John Evans.

Dates: 1793-2009
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 417

Evans, John

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0417.00008
Abstract

Black and white portrait of University of Denver founder John Evans.

Dates: 1793-2009
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 417

Evans, John - Gov., Founder of DU Photographs, 1853-1879

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0019
Abstract Images of John Evans, territorial govenor of Colorado and founder of the University of Denver: 22 copies of black and white prints of portraits of Evans (most portraits in several copies), including an early photograph of Evans from 1853; 1 set of black and white negatives with contact sheet with headshots of Evans; 3 black and white contact sheets without negatives, including headshots of Evans; 1 medium format black and white negative of headshot of Evans; 2 copies of black and white...
Dates: 1853-1879
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Biographical Files / Box 139

Evans, John, Jr. - Pres. Board of Trustees, 1956-69 - Photographs, 1958-1963

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0020
Abstract

24 black and white prints of John Evans Jr. great-grandson of Governor John Evans and President of the Board of Trustees at the University of Denver, including Evans at cornerstone-laying ceremony; in front of Mary Reed Building; with his wife; with Warren F. Howe and two unidentified men; speaking at a trustees' dinner; and several headshots of Evans. One image is credited to Life magazine.

Dates: 1958-1963
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Biographical Files / Box 139

Evans, John, Sr.-- Pres. Board of Trustees, 1925-1943 - Photographs, 1908-1969

 File
Identifier: U201.02.0139.0021
Abstract

12 black and white prints of John Evans Sr., grandson of Gov. John Evans and chairman of the Board of Trustees at the University of Denver. Images include travel shots from Gladys and John Evans' wedding trip; John Evans Sr. and other persons at a meeting of the Denver and Rio Grand Western Board of Directors; Evans in the garden at his house; in his office; and with wife Gladys in his living room; and several headshots of Evans.

Dates: 1908-1969
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Biographical Files / Box 139

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