University of Denver
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 folderFound in 46995 Collections and/or Records:
Students in front of Margery Reed Hall, circa 1970
The image depicts seven unidentified students standing outside infront of the Margery Reed building. Behind the students is the Mary and Margery Reed Statue on the University of Denver Campus, in Denver Colorado, circa 1970.
Students in Humanities Gardens, 1981 October 14
Three unidentified students sit on the grass in the Harper Humanities Gardens on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, with Mary Reed Building in the background.
Students in Johnson-McFarlane Hall
Black and white print of a group of female students from the 3rd floor of Johnson-McFarlane residence hall at the University of Denver wearing jeans and T-shirts reading "I Lost It At J-MAC."
Students in Physical Education Lab, circa 1950
Three University of Denver students run tests in a physical education lab. One student is operating a machine hooked up to electrodes on the leg of the second student, who is sitting in a wheelchair, while the third student helps her with her sock.
Students in Pioneer Costumes for Pioneer Day
Four unidentified women, probably University of Denver students, walk together, dressed in old-time pioneer costumes for Pioneer Day at the University of Denver.
Students in Pioneer Costumes for Pioneer Day
Black and white portrait of four unidentified men, probably University of Denver students, dressed in old-time pioneer costumes for Pioneer Day.
Students in Pioneer Costumes for Pioneer Day
Black and white print of four unidentified University of Denver students wearing old-time pioneer costumes for Pioneer Day. The male students are wearing plaid jackets and suits and bowler hats, and the female students are wearing long dresses and bonnets.
Students in Snowball Fight in April 1986, 1986 April 3
University of Denver students Jim Anzlover and Matt Hamilton throw snowballs in a snowball fight during an April blizzard at the University of Denver.
Students in Traditional Japanese Costumes, between 1948-1959
Three unidentified female students pose in traditional Japanese costumes at the University of Denver while one of them plays a shamisen (traditional Japanese stringed instrument).
Students infront of the Mary and Margery Reed Statue, 1950
The image depicts two unidentified freshman students outside the Margery Reed Building and standing infront of the Mary and Margery Reed statue, at the University of Denver, in 1950. One of the individuals is placing a hat on the other individual who is holding a pamphlet that reads: "Howdy Pinoeer! 1950."