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:
Traditions - May Days - Pie Eating Contest
Black and white negatives related to the May Days pie eating contest at the University of Denver.
Traditions - May Days - Queens
Black and white negatives relating to queens of student events at the University of Denver.
Traditions - May Days - Tapping
Black and white photographs related to tapping ceremonies for Kedros and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies at May Days at the University of Denver.
Traditions - May Days - Twilight Sing
Black and white negatives related to the Twilight Sing at May Days at the University of Denver.
Traditions - Miss D.U. Photo, 1952-1971
Images related to Miss DU pageants at the University of Denver: 3 black and white prints, including May Day royalty; Miss DU winner Betty Fern Hoyt; and Miss DU winner Alice Joseffer. 1 set of black and white negatives with contact sheet 2 black and white contact sheets without negative. Also includes one black and white print of the Chancellor's mace and one black and white contact sheet without negatives of images from the Fall 1971 New Student Week.
Traditions - Norwest CultureFest Musicians, circa 1995
Seven mariachi players at the University of Denver's traditions Norwest CultureFest pose in charro dress with two violins, three trumpets, vihuela and guitarron, photographed by Francis George, at unknown location, circa 1995.
Traditions - Norwest CultureFest Performer, circa 1995
A performer at the University of Denver's traditions Norwest CultureFest plays a flute and maraca while in native dress photographed by Francis George, at an unknow location, circa 1995.
Traditions - Oktoberfest
One black and white print of students dancing at Oktoberfest at the University of Denver.
Traditions - Parents Weekend, 1983-1999
Images from Parents Weekend at the University of Denver: 1 black and white contact sheet without negatives. 1 set of color negatives with contact sheet of images from the Chancellor's Parents Weekend Breakfast. 3 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets. 1 color slide.
Traditions - Parents Weekend (1960-1969), 1960-1969
Images from Parents Weekend at the University of Denver in the 1960s: 9 black and white prints, including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wertz at the Parents Reception with Chancellor Maurice Mitchell (?); Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Sutherland with Dr. James Davis, director of the School of Education; and Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. King. 4 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheet.