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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 46995 Collections and/or Records:

Faculty/Staff Superstars Activity, 1978 May 12

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00004.00001
Abstract

A group of unidentified persons participates in an outdoor activity at a faculty/staff "Superstars" event at the University of Denver. Four people each have their feet on the same pair of ski-like planks and are trying to keep their balance as they move together.

Dates: 1978 May 12

Faculty/Staff Superstars Activity, 1986 May 12

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Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00004.00003
Abstract

Two unidentified persons embrace at a faculty/staff "Superstars" event at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1986 May 12

Faculty/Staff Superstars Activity, 1986 May 12

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00004.00004
Abstract

Five unidentified persons tie themselves together in preparation for a multi-legged race at a faculty/staff "Superstars" event at the University of Denver. One of them is wearing a T-shirt reading "National Swimming & Diving Championship, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon."

Dates: 1986 May 12

Faculty/Staff Superstars Activity (Frame 35), 1986 May 12

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Identifier: U201.01.0086.0022.00004.00005
Abstract

Three unidentified persons race past a cone while tied together at the waist as a part of a faculty/staff "Superstars" event at the University of Denver. A fourth person is seated on the ground next to the cone, which is labeled "Class Use Only."

Dates: 1986 May 12

"Faith", 1942 June

 Item
Identifier: U138.0001.0038.00006
Abstract

The text of the Baccalaureate address "Faith" by Chancelor Caleb F. Gates, Jr., delivered at the University of Denver, 10:30 Sunday morning, May 30, 1943.

Dates: 1942 June

"Faith for the Days to Come", 1950 June 10

 Item
Identifier: U138.0001.0046.00002
Abstract

Text of the commencement address "Faith for the Days to Come" by Chancellor Albert C. Jacobs, delivered at the University of Denver, June 10, 1950.

Dates: 1950 June 10

Fall 1947 - 'D' Club Dance, 1947

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Identifier: U201.01.0087.0020.00001
Abstract

Black and white photograph of University of Denver students dancing at the 'D' Club Dance in the fall of 1947. A band, consisting of a piano, bass, drums, vocalist, four trumpets, and three saxophones, is performing onstage.

Dates: 1947

Fall Campus Scenics, 2004 October 19

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.01267
Abstract

Students walking on campus. The Ritchie Center's Williams Tower is in the background.

Dates: 2004 October 19