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 folderFound in 47001 Collections and/or Records:
Ritchie, Daniel - Photos, 1989-2002
File
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0044
Abstract
Images of University of Denver Chancellor Daniel Ritchie: 1 black and white print and medium-format black and white negative of Ritchie in academic regalia. 4 color prints, including Ritchie on horseback; and with schoolchildren. 17 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, including Ritchie conducting the symphony orchestra; speaking to a Rotary Club meeting; with Chancellor's Office staff; meeting with Chinese dignitaries; meeting with Longmont alumni; at a ceremony at the...
Dates:
1989-2002
Ritchie, Daniel Photos 2, 1985-1995
File
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0002
Abstract
Images of University of Denver Chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie: 17 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, including images from a Chancellor's Society dinner; Ritchie receiving the 1989 senior class gift from students; images from a formal luncheon hosted by Ritchie; Ritchie with students for "Adopt-a-Trustee"; at a senior class meeting; receiving gifts from unidentified donors; and meeting with students. 4 black and white prints with images of Ritchie, including with a model of...
Dates:
1985-1995
Ritchie, Daniel Photos 3, 1962-2000
File
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0003
Abstract
Images of University of Denver Chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie: 8 color prints, including Ritchie speaking at various events; with Chinese ambassador; with a Sun Belt Conference T-shirt at a press conference; with Prof. Wyndol Furman at Convocation; with Steven L. Chough, Joseph W. Bagan, William T. Diss, Sue Goss, Helenn P. Franzgote, and Nancy Sampson. 23 black and white prints, including Ritchie with William and Ellen Buchholz; with DU students; horseback riding on his ranch; with Todd...
Dates:
1962-2000
Ritter and Suthers, 2007 November 27
Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.01776
Abstract
Former U.S. Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor answers questions from a law student. O'Connor spoke before law students on Oct. 10, 2007.
Dates:
2007 November 27
Ritter and Suthers, 2007 November 27
Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.02695
Abstract
Gov. Bill Ritter (left) was a guest lecturer in John Suthers' law class. Suthers (right) is Colorado's attorney general.
Dates:
2007 November 27
Robert Brown for Colorado Reflections
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Identifier: couda-brown
Abstract
Robert (Bob) L. Brown, professor at the University of Colorado and the University of Denver, briefly discusses the books he has written. Brown describes Christmas celebrations during the early parts of Colorado history, starting with one of the first celebrations in Colorado during the 1806 expedition led by Zebulon Montgomery Pike. Brown discusses the Christmas dinner during the John C. Fremont expedition of 1848, the Christmas Day Massacre of 1854 at Fort Nepesta (now known as Pueblo), the...
Dates:
Date Not Yet Determined
Robert Brown for Colorado Reflections
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Identifier: couda-brown_ghosttowns
Abstract
Robert (Bob) Brown, a retired history teacher and author, discusses the ghost towns of Colorado and his research for his books. Brown reflects on his change from teaching at the University of Denver to teaching at public schools. Brown discusses the formation and dissolution of towns in the Rocky Mountains, usually based around mining, beginning around the 1850s. Brown discusses what criteria a town must meet to be called a ghost town, and mentions Mesa Verde, Georgetown, Leadville, Cripple...
Dates:
Date Not Yet Determined
Robert Coombe, 2008 August 1
Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.01946
Abstract
Chancellor Robert ''Bob'' Coomb.
Dates:
2008 August 1
Robert Coombe, 2008 August 1
Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.01947
Abstract
Chancellor Robert ''Bob'' Coomb.
Dates:
2008 August 1
Robert Coombe, 2008 August 1
Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.01948
Abstract
Chancellor Robert ''Bob'' Coomb.
Dates:
2008 August 1