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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:

Rosy Griffiths Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M306
Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined

ROTC Affiliates at the University of Denver, 1954 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0095.0009.00001
Abstract

Three unidentified persons in military officer's uniforms and an unidentified woman pose in front of a sign reading "University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Founded in 1864." Rows of chairs are visible in the background, along with more persons in military officer's uniforms.

Dates: 1954 May

ROTC Cadets in Tactics Class, 1951 March

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0095.0009.00006
Abstract

An unidentified instructor demonstrates military tactics to a class of ROTC cadets at the University of Denver. The instructor is pointing out a detail on a topographical model of terrain sitting on a table, while the students are sitting or standing around the model.

Dates: 1951 March

ROTC Drill at Chamberlin Observatory

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0095.0009.00002
Abstract

A group of military cadets in white helmets and dark coats and pants performs a drill with rifles raised in the air at Observatory Park in Denver, Colorado, with the Chamberlin Observatory building in the background.

Dates: 1918-1984

ROTC Drill on Campus, 1918

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0095.0009.00011
Abstract

ROTC cadets line up for a training drill on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver. The Varsity Store/Campus Market storefront is visible in the background.

Dates: 1918

ROTC Drill on Campus, circa 1917

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0033.00006
Abstract

Blakc and white print of ROTC and SATC cadets, and a few men in civilian clothers, marching in a drill with rifles on the University Park campus of the University of Denver during World War I.

Dates: circa 1917

ROTC Formal Event

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0095.0010.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of a group of individuals either in military officer's uniform or formal attire promenading in an unidentified room.

Dates: 1951

ROTC Parade in Downtown Denver, 1918

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0033.00003
Abstract

Dr. David Shaw Duncan (later University of Denver chancellor), Granville Johnson (professor of physical education), Earl Engle, and Reuben Borgeson march in an ROTC parade in downtown Denver, Colorado during World War I.

Dates: 1918

ROTC Pinning Ceremony

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0095.0009.00007
Abstract

An unidentified man in military uniform pins a decoration on the uniform of an unidentified man in military uniform while a row of persons in similar uniforms stand at attention.

Dates: 1918-1984

ROTC Pinning Ceremony, 1951

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0095.0010.00001
Abstract

An unidentified woman pins a medal on the jacket of an unidentified man next to an American flag and a University of Denver flag.

Dates: 1951