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 47001 Collections and/or Records:
Traditions - Red Vest, 1994
One color slide of the Chancellor's red vest in a display case with other DU memorabilia, shot for the 1994 capital campaign at the University of Denver.
Traditions - Ruckus (Mascot)
One black and white contact sheet without negatives with images of former University of Denver mascot Ruckus the red-tailed hawk at a press conference in a gymansium and outside the Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness with Chancellor Daniel Ritchie.
Traditions - Senior Fence
2 black and white prints of students painting a fence near University Hall on the University of Denver campus.
Traditions - Senior Fence
Black and white print of students painting the traditional senior fence on the campus of the University of Denver, with University Hall and Mary Reed Building visible in the background.
Traditions - Senior Week, 1983 May
One black and white print of University of Denver students at a Senior Assembly in 1983.
Traditions - Spring Carnival, 1974-1999
Images related to Spring Carnival at the University of Denver: 8 black and white prints, including the tricycle race; and a picnic on Driscoll Green. 1 medium format black and white negative with print of Spring Fling on Driscoll Green. 6 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets. 6 black and white contact sheets without negatives. Also includes one CD containing 13 images.
Traditions - Spring Hat Breakfast, 1998
One set of black and white negatives with contact sheet with images from the 1998 Spring Hat Breakfast at the University of Denver.
Traditions - Winter Carnival, 1983-1995
Traditions - Winter Carnival 2, 1970-1999
13 black and white prints related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver, including a view of the chairlift; view of ski jumps at Steamboat Springs; students grilling at ski resort; and a giant snow sculpture. 1 color print of a horse-drawn sleigh ride.
Traditions - Winter Carnival 3, 1971-1983
14 black and white prints related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver, including a view of Winter Park resort and the Moffat Tunnel; view of ski slopes at Arapahoe Basin; students on ski slopes; and students playing broomball.