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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 47001 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel, 1953 November

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Identifier: U201.01.0015.0013.00001
Abstract

Two people stand in front of crosses in the University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1953 November

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel, 1952 October

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Identifier: U201.01.0015.0013.00003
Abstract

Congregants stand facing organ and choir in the University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1952 October

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel, between 1910-1983

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Identifier: U201.01.0033.0015.00016
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado. Other historical photographs can be seen.

Dates: between 1910-1983

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel, 1980 March

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Identifier: U201.01.0031.0020.00027
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado. Other various indoor scenes are seen.

Dates: 1980 March

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel and Mary Reed Building, between 1932-1972

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Identifier: U201.01.0031.0013.00028
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel, Mary Reed, and Carnegie in Denver, Colorado. Students seen playing on the lawn.

Dates: between 1932-1972

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel and Penrose Library, between 1972-1983

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Identifier: U201.01.0031.0013.00027
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel and Penrose Library in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1972-1983

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Construction, 1941

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Identifier: U201.01.0015.0017.00001
Abstract

Interior view of University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado. Men work in the Unit Operations Lab in the back of the chapel.

Dates: 1941

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Construction, between 1908-1917

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Identifier: U201.01.0015.0017.00002
Abstract

Interior view of University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado. Construction of the roof in the sanctuary area.

Dates: between 1908-1917

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Fire and Demolition, 1983

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Identifier: U201.01.0015.0010.00002
Abstract

Bookshelves of books damaged by fire and water in the University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1983

University of Denver Buchtel Chapel - Fire and Demolition, 1983

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Identifier: U201.01.0015.0010.00003
Abstract

Pile of notebooks and papers on the floor in University of Denver's Buchtel Chapel in Denver, Colorado in aftermath of the 1983 fire.

Dates: 1983