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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:

Student Spirit, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0002.00004
Abstract

Four students holding University of Denver paraphernalia at the school's bookstore, circa 1950.

Dates: circa 1950

Student Strike Leaflet

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Identifier: U219.01.0001.0002.00005
Abstract

Typewritten leaflet outlining a strike at the University of Colorado-Boulder, and the University of Denver Chancellor's stance on striking students, and calls for staying on strike until demands are met.

Dates: 1964-1971

Student Studying, circa 1980 October 8

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Identifier: U201.01.0133.0001.00004.00001
Abstract

The image depicts an unidentified student studying outside of the Driscoll Center, at the University of Denver, circa 1980, 10/8.

Dates: circa 1980 October 8

Student Studying, 1988

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Identifier: U201.01.0133.0001.00006
Abstract

The image depicts an unidentified student studying in the Mary Reed Library at the University of Denver, in 1988. This image was used for the Financial Options brochure for the Office of Admission, July 1989.

Dates: 1988

Student Studying in Carrel in Penrose Library (Frame 7), 1981 October 28

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Identifier: U201.01.0130.0002.00001.00002
Abstract

Black and white image of an unidentified student studying in a round carrel in Penrose Library at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1981 October 28

Student Studying in Centennial Halls Dorm Room (Frame 22), 1982 October 29

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00038.00004
Abstract

Frame 22 of black and white contact sheet showing a student studying in his dorm room inside Centennial Halls residence hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Centennial Halls, often called ''Halls'', was built in 1961 and is an example of International Style architecture.

Dates: 1982 October 29

Student Throwing Pot on Wheel (Frame 36A), 1974 November 10

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00023.00001
Abstract

Black and white image of a student throwing a pot on a wheel, at the University of Denver's Centennial Halls residence hall in Denver, Colorado. Centennial Halls, often called ''Halls'', was built in 1961 and is an example of International Style architecture.

Dates: 1974 November 10

Student - Tintype, 1883 April 28

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Identifier: U201.01.0096.0035.00004
Abstract

Five students pose for a portrait photograph for the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1883 April 28

Student Typing in Dorm Room, between 1980-1989

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Identifier: U201.01.0130.0003.00003
Abstract

An unidentified University of Denver students types on a typewriter at a desk in a dorm room. A telephone, bookshelf, and dresser are visible on the wall behind the desk.

Dates: between 1980-1989

Student Union - Dedication, 1950 September 30

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Identifier: U201.01.0136.0028.00001
Abstract

The image depicts five individuals including Chancellor Albert Charles Jacobs holding an oversized key, affiliated with the student union at the University of Denver, on Sept. 30, 1950.

Dates: 1950 September 30