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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:

Portrait of Michele Tolela Myers

 File — Box U201.01.0121: Series U201.01 [Barcode: U186022712623]
Identifier: U201.01.0121
Abstract

Wrapped object is a portrait of University of Denver alumna Dr. Michele Tolela Myers.

Dates: 1793-2009

Portrait of Minority

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0133.0019.00001
Abstract

The image depicts four unidentified individuals posing for a portrait of minority, affiliated with the University of Denver, undated.

Dates: 1960-1990

Portrait of Pete Domenici

 File — Box U201.01.0126: Series U201.01 [Barcode: U186022712673]
Identifier: U201.01.0126
Abstract

Wrapped object is a portrait of University of Denver alumnus Senator Pete V. Domenici.

Dates: 1793-2009

Portrait of Peter H. Coors

 File — Box U201.01.0125: Series U201.01 [Barcode: U186022712665]
Identifier: U201.01.0125
Abstract

Wrapped object is a portrait of University of Denver alumnus Peter H. Coors.

Dates: 1793-2009

Portrait of Peter H. Coors

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0125.00001
Abstract

Framed and matted black and white portrait of University of Denver alumnus Peter H. Coors.

Dates: 1793-2009

Portrait of Philip Hornbein Reading, 1938

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0008.00004
Abstract

Philip Hornbein is reading in a chair with a cigarette in his hand. Hornbein was one of Colorado's top trial lawyers, a leader in the fight against the Ku Klux Klan, and chairman of Colorado's Democratic Party during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He graduated from the University of Denver School of Law, practiced in Cripple Creek, then Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1938

Portrait of Philip Hornbein Reading, 1938

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0008.00093
Abstract

Philip Hornbein is reading in a chair. Hornbein was one of Colorado's top trial lawyers, a leader in the fight against the Ku Klux Klan, and chairman of Colorado's Democratic Party during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He graduated from the University of Denver School of Law, practiced in Cripple Creek, then Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1938

Portrait of Robert Selig, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0060.00004
Abstract

Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, poses for a portrait. This print has two photos on it.

Dates: between 1950-1960

Portrait of Robert Selig, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0060.00007
Abstract

Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1950-1960