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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:

Pioneer 2005 Annual Report University of Denver, 2005

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0028.00034
Abstract 2005 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers retrospective on the previous year in sports. Sports include men's and women's basketball, men's and women's golf, gymnastics, hockey, men's and women's lacrosse, skiing, men's and women's soccer, swimming and diving, men's and women's tennis, and volleyball. Contents of the guide include information regarding the individual sports program from the 2004-2005 year, highlights of coaches and individual players, and an outlook on the future of sports at...
Dates: 2005

Pioneer Astronomer : The Story of Herbert Alonzo Howe at the University of Denver : Transcript of Herbert A. Howe's 1918 diary, 2000 February 26

 Item
Identifier: M010.04.0005.00013
Abstract

Transcribed printout of Professor Howe's 1918 diary recounting his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 2000 February 26

Pioneer Athletic Fund. Gaining Altitude, 1996-1997

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0410.00033
Abstract

1996-1997 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers athletic fund brochure featuring different DU athletes with high grade point averages.

Dates: 1996-1997

Pioneer Cards, 1986-1995

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0093.0012
Abstract

Black and white negatives, contact sheets, and prints relating to Pioneer Cards and to Pioneers in the Rockies events at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1986-1995

Pioneer Club Square Dancers, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0026.00001
Abstract

This image depicts 14 unidentified students partificapting in the University of Denver's Pioneer Club Square Dancers organization, in an unidentified gymnasium, in 1956. Five of the students are sitting on the ground, while holding hands with their partners, who are standing underneath a basketball hoop.

Dates: 1956

Pioneer Club Square Dancers, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0026.00002
Abstract

This image depicts six unidentified students from the University of Denver's Pioneer Club Square Dancers, dancing outside with a view of the mountains in the background. The females are wearing long dresses while the males are wearing cowboy boots. The photograph is undated.

Dates: circa 1950

Pioneer Club Square Dancers, 1942

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0026.00003
Abstract

The image depicts 24 unidentified individuals standing on stage in western costume beneath a Chesterfield cigarettes ad, for the University of Denver's Pioneer Club Square Dancers, in 1942.

Dates: 1942