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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 47001 Collections and/or Records:

Photographs/Program - University of Denver Theatre, 1960

 File
Identifier: D037.03.0004.0014
Abstract

File contains 2 house programs and 11 full stage, live action performance shots of "Paint Your Wagon" at University of Denver's Theatre. Karen Williamson is seen in a number of the shots as a dance hall girl. Michele O'Bryan was the character, "Suzanne." Photographer: Maxwell, Englewood, CO.

Dates: 1960

Photos - Balloon experiments on DU Campus, 1902-1986

 File
Identifier: M043.05.0008.0005
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The series of Oversize materials contains photographs, building and laboratory plans, Essie Cohn's awards and diplomas and brochure mock-ups for the Inter-University High Altitude Laboratory

Dates: 1902-1986

Photos from Life Magazine- On DU Campus, 1902-1986

 File
Identifier: M043.05.0008.0003
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The series of Oversize materials contains photographs, building and laboratory plans, Essie Cohn's awards and diplomas and brochure mock-ups for the Inter-University High Altitude Laboratory

Dates: 1902-1986

Physical Education - Golf

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0006.00002
Abstract

A woman wearing a white dress swings a golf club as part of a physical education activity at the University of Denver. The woman is standing in an open grassy area with a street and houses visible in the background.

Dates: 1966

Physical Education - Golf Class, 1966

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0006.00001
Abstract

A golf instructor gives advice to a student in a physical education class at the University of Denver. The student is preparing to hit a ball off a rubber mat with an iron, while other students are practicing hitting balls in the background.

Dates: 1966

Physical Education - Gymnastics

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0007.00005
Abstract

Female students participate in a gymnastics exercise at the University of Denver. The students are standing, kneeling, and lying down in a gym and assuming various positions with large hoops which they are holding.

Dates: circa 1920-circa 1966

Physical Education - Horseback Riding

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0008.00001
Abstract

Six University of Denver students ride horses as part of a physical education activity.

Dates: 1936-1970

Physical Education - Horseback Riding, 1936

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0008.00002
Abstract

Two riders jump horses over a rail jump as part of a physical education activity at the University of Denver while three others look on.

Dates: 1936

Physical Education - Human Performance Lab

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0009.00001
Abstract

A jogger runs on a treadmill while hooked up to a machine at the University of Denver's Human Performance Lab.

Dates: 1972-1980

Physical Education - Human Performance Lab

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0071.0009.00002
Abstract

A jogger runs on a treadmill in the University of Denver's Human Performance Lab while several unidentified persons look on.

Dates: 1972-1980