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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:

Students - Classroom (1980-89), 1980-1990

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0089.0010
Abstract

Contains black and white images, negatives and contact sheets of images relating to students in classrooms during the 1980s. Some of the images are undated.

Dates: 1980-1990

Students - Classroom Settings (1970-79), circa 1970

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0089.0009
Abstract

Contains black and white images relating to students in a classroom setting circa 1970.

Dates: circa 1970

Students - Classroom Settings (1990-99), 1980-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0001
Abstract

Black and white prints and color slides of students in classroom settings at the University of Denver, mostly from the 1990s.

Dates: 1980-1999

Students Cooking on a Campfire, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0001.00002
Abstract

The image depicts seven unidentified students cooking around a large campfire , affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1950. Three of the individuals are handling large skillets over the campfire while four individuals are holding plates.

Dates: circa 1950

Students - Dancing, 1947-1985

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0087.0020
Abstract

Contains black and white images relating to dancing. Some of the image are undated.

Dates: 1947-1985

Students Dancing at Towers Jam 1981, 1981

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0001.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of three unidentified University of Denver students dancing at Towers Jam in Centennial Towers residence while other students look on.

Dates: 1981

Students Dancing in Costume, between 1948-1959

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0016.00003
Abstract

Four unidentified University of Denver students dance in couples on the lawn while wearing costumes from unidentified countries.

Dates: between 1948-1959

Students Discussing Class Schedule on Registration Day, 1984 September 9

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0004.00004
Abstract

Two University of Denver students examine a paper class schedule outside of University Hall, site of the registrar's office, on registration day in at the start of fall 1984.

Dates: 1984 September 9

Students - Dogs, 1982

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0002
Abstract

Black and white prints and color negatives, contact sheets, and prints relating to students with dogs at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1982

Students - Dorm PJ Party

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0004.00001
Abstract

This image depicts two unidentified students participating in the University of Denver student dorm pj party, undated. The individual on the left is wearing a plaid beret, striped tie, no shirt, and a bath robe, holding a cup. The individual on the right is wearing a white nightgown. There is an unidentified student in the background.

Dates: 1979