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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:

University of Denver Boettcher Center - Construction and Ground Breaking, 1961-1963

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0025.00002
Abstract

Exterior view of the construction of the University of Denver's Boettcher Center in Denver, Colorado. Construction of the exterior stair wells.

Dates: 1961-1963

University of Denver Boettcher Center - Construction and Ground Breaking, 1961

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0025.00005
Abstract

Chancellor Alter, Cris Dobbins and one unknown trustee participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Denver's Boettcher Center in Denver, Colorado. The three are gathered around a shovel, and hold spades to pour dirt into a tin can.

Dates: 1961

University of Denver Boettcher Center - Construction and Ground Breaking, 1961-1963

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0025.00006
Abstract

Exterior view of the construction of the University of Denver's Boettcher Center in Denver, Colorado. Silhouetted terrace wall in foreground.

Dates: 1961-1963

University of Denver Boettcher Center - Construction and Ground Breaking, 1961-1963

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0025.00008
Abstract

Exterior view of the construction of the University of Denver's Boettcher Center in Denver, Colorado. Piles of dirt sit between concrete foundations. Two students in the bottom 1/3 of the picture.

Dates: 1961-1963

University of Denver Boettcher Center - Construction and Ground Breaking, 1961-1963

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0025.00009
Abstract

Exterior view of the construction of the University of Denver's Boettcher Center in Denver, Colorado. Placing the stone around the base of the exterior walls.

Dates: 1961-1963

University of Denver Boettcher Center - Construction and Ground Breaking, 1961-1963

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0025.00011
Abstract

Exterior view of the construction of the University of Denver's Boettcher Center in Denver, Colorado. Scaffolds aid in building the second story balcony/walkway.

Dates: 1961-1963