University of Denver
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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"
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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.
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First year Hillel organization features full programming at DU
Citation:
Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folderFound in 47001 Collections and/or Records:
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 17, 1892 May 16
This issue talks about American literature, the end of the college year, and the Oratorical Contest. It also includes articles about a lecture from a literature professor, a prize for bible essays, and the lack of literary spirit throughout the societies.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 18, 1892 June 8
This is the last issue of the college year. It talks about monopolies, the collegiate baseball league, and the editors of Hesperus.
The Hesperus, vol. 7, issue 9, 1893 January 30
This issue includes pieces on the oratorical contest and welcoming the Oratorical State Association. It also talks about Christianity, James G. Blaine, the Spring Athletic Season, and how loyalty to the university comes first than loyalty to the societies.
The Hesperus, vol. 7, issue 11, 1893 February 24
This issue has articles on Charles Sumner, a Baseball game challenge, and the oratory contest. It also talks about the Phi Alpha society celebration, the Glee Club, additions made to the faculty, and a warning about suicide.
The Hesperus, vol. 7, issue 13, 1893 March 15
This issue includes articles about oratory and debate and the societies receptions. It also talks about the athletic association and the university song of 1893.
The Hesperus, vol. 7, issue 14, 1893 April 1
This issue has a piece on the poem Lycidas by John Milton and the reorganization of the College of Music. It also talks about Christian conversion and the Rocky Mountain Collegian in Fort Collins.
The Hesperus, vol. 7, issue 15, 1893 April 15
This issue includes the winning oration of the home contest, Gladstone and the Anglo-Saxon Idea, as well as articles about college sports, and the senior class.
The Hesperus, vol. 7, issue 17, 1893 June 1
This is the last issue of the college year, and it has articles about American journalism, the Y.M.C.A., and the society prize awarded to the literary society. It also talks about DU not having a greater interest in the C.I.A.A. field day, and the Interstate Oratorical Contest.
The Hesperus, vol. 12, issue 1, 1897 September 24
This issue talks about returning to college, The Hesperus design, and it has alumni notes. It also includes pieces about the Y.W.C.A., the university athletics, and the freshmen.
The Hesperus, vol. 12, issue 3, 1897 October 22
This issue includes articles on the success of essay writing, the death of a beloved teacher, and the story of a prodigy mathematician child. It also talks about the university football team and the College of Liberal Arts.