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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 - Dorm PJ Party

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0004.00002
Abstract

The photograph depicts an unidentified student participating in the University of Denver's student dorm PJ party, undatd. The student is wearing a floppy hat with a white ball at the point of the hat, a onsie nightgown, and holding a stuff animal.

Dates: 1979

Students Dorms, 2007 September 7

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.02898
Abstract

Students in dorms and common areas of Nelson Hall and Johnson-McFarlane Hall.

Dates: 2007 September 7

Students Dorms Final, 2008 January 16

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.02897
Abstract

Students in dorms and common areas of Nelson Hall and Johnson-McFarlane Hall.

Dates: 2008 January 16

Students - Dorms - Pjparty, 1979

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0004
Abstract

Black and white negatives and prints relating to a student pajama party in Johnson-McFarlane Hall at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1979

Students Dressed for Greek Week

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0002.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of three University of Denver students, two female and one male students, dressed in robes and sandals for Greek Week. One of the students is putting a crown of leaves on the head of another student. One of the students' robes is labeled "White Star Linen Rental."

Dates: 1959-1967

Students Elitch Gardens, 2008 May 8

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.02908
Abstract

Mechanical engineering and bioengineering students at Six Flags Elitch Gardens. Left to Right, Max Grossnickle, Freshman, physicsErik Partrage, Soph, physicsKeith Barham, 18, La Salle, CoEric Smith, 16, Gilcrest, co.

Dates: 2008 May 8

Students Exercising Inside Centennial Halls, 1974 November 10

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00021.00001
Abstract

Frame 21A of black and white contact sheet showing students working out inside Centennial Halls residence hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Two of the students are seen with their hands on weight lifting equipment while one student sits. Centennial Halls, often called, ''Halls'', was built in 1961 and is an example of International Style architecture.

Dates: 1974 November 10

Students Exiting Buchtel Memorial Chapel, 1952

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0095.0005.00001
Abstract

A crowd of students walks out the front entrance and down the steps of Buchtel Memorial Chapel on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1952

Students - Financial Aid

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0090.0003
Abstract

Black and white contact sheet and color negatives and contact sheet relating to students and financial aid at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1793-2009