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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:

Preliminary Football Information University of Denver 1951, 1951

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0024.00093
Abstract

1951 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football information guide featuring team roster, coaching staff, individual player information, and schedule.

Dates: 1951

President Bill Clinton Shakes Hands with Donna Eisen Puchalski, 2000 April

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0016.00001
Abstract

President Bill Clinton shakes hands with Donna Eisen Puchalski at a town hall meeting at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Clinton attended a town hall meeting at the University of Denver, hosted by Tom Brokaw, on the one-year anniversary of the Columbine school shooting. The topic of the town hall meeting: a local gun-control initiative that required background checks for weapons purchased at gun shows.

Dates: 2000 April

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, 2004

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Identifier: U201.01.0086.0009.00001
Abstract

Colored photograph of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, standing in front of a fireplace and wooden ornate walls, in 2004.

Dates: 2004

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, 2004 May 17

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Identifier: U201.01.0086.0009.00002
Abstract

Color photograph of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and four other unidentified people, making a toast with Kagame standing, on 05/17/04.

Dates: 2004 May 17

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, 2004 May 17

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Identifier: U201.01.0086.0009.00003
Abstract

Color photograph of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda standing and speaking with two unidentified individuals, on 5/17/04.

Dates: 2004 May 17

President William Howard Taft at University of Denver, 1911 October 11

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Identifier: U201.01.0413.00025
Abstract

William Howard Taft speaks from a stage. Seated behind him amongst a group of men are visible chancellor Henry Buchtel and Herbert A. Howe.

Dates: 1911 October 11

Press Release Announcing Convocation on American Involvement in Indochina, 1970 May 7

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0005.00007
Abstract

Press Release announcing convocation on American involvement in Indochina.

Dates: 1970 May 7

Press Release by Chancellor Maurice Mitchell, 1970 May 10

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0003.00005
Abstract

Release by Chancellor Maurice Mitchell regarding the illegality of erecting structures on the university property.

Dates: 1970 May 10

Press Release by Committee for Free and Open University, 1970 May 04

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Identifier: U219.03.0004.0012.00001
Abstract

Press release issued by Committee for Free and Open University are asking that the police and National Guard leave campus.

Dates: 1970 May 04