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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:

Story of the Spirituals Project, 1999 August 5, 2003

 Item
Identifier: M450.05.00008
Abstract As an introduction to the history of the Spirituals Project, Arthur Jones recounts his early experiences in music beginning with his participation in the New York City All City High School Chorus, to his training in and career as a practicing psychologist, and to his return to music after 25 years by performing spirituals in fundraising events. He discusses his compelling need to educate people on the meanings of spirituals, Southern religious folk songs created and first sung by African...
Dates: 1999 August 5; 2003

Strategic Issues Program Records

 Collection
Identifier: U344
Abstract

The Strategic Issues Program took place form 2013 and 2014, which produced a report to ideally assist the university in the future.

Dates: Other: 2005-2015

Strike at CU Flier, 1970 May

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0004.0010.00002
Abstract

Flier about strike at CU Boulder calling on DU students to stand together.

Dates: 1970 May

Student Activities, between 1925-1961

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0008
Abstract

1 black and white print of cheerleaders tumbling at a football game at the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1925-1961

Student Activities, circa 1955

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0004.00001
Abstract

The image depicts three unidentified University of Denver students that are all wearing white shirts and holding the "Bulletin of the University of Denver 1952-1954", in an office with knotty pine walls, circa 1955.

Dates: circa 1955

Student Activities, between 1954-1957

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0006.00004
Abstract

The image depicts 5 unidentified students sitting in an unidentified place playing a card game, affiliated with the University of Denver, between 1954-57.

Dates: between 1954-1957

Student Activities 1950-59, 1950-1959

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0137.0022
Abstract

Black and white negatives related to student activities at the University of Denver in the 1950s.

Dates: 1950-1959

Student Activities 1950-59 2, 1950-1959

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0137.0023
Abstract

Black and white negatives related to student activities at the University of Denver in the 1950s.

Dates: 1950-1959

Student Activities - Activities Fair, 1970

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0010
Abstract

Black and white contact sheets and prints related to the student activities fair at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1970

Student Activities - Art Show (SPLIBS), 1988

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0011
Abstract

Black and white prints related to SPLIBS and senior art shows at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1988