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:
University of Denver Campus, 1940
Aerial view of the University of Denver University Park campus in the early 1940s. In foreground, left to right: University Hall; Iliff School of Theology, and the Mary Reed Building (then the Mary Reed Library). In middle, left to right: the Alumni Gymnasium, Margery Reed Hall, Buchtel Memorial Chapel, and Science Hall. In background: DU Hilltop Stadium, before the construction of the Field House Arena.
University of Denver Campus, circa 1914-1918
View of the University of Denver campus circa the first World War. The back of the photograph is labeled: "Barren landcape looking north towards campus circa 1917. The small white house on the left was known as the "rathouse" because of the scientific research conducted there. L to R Temporary Buildings from WWI - rathouse Science Hall Carnegie Library Memorial Chapel - later Buchtel Memorial Chapel University Hall ("Old Main")"
University of Denver Campus, circa 1890-1920
Campus view of University of Denver facing west, circa the early 20th century. The photograph shows the Iliff School of Theology and University Hall.
University of Denver Campus, between 1917-1983
View of the campus of University of Denver. The photograph is of Buchtel Memorial Chapel, which was completed in 1917 and destroyed by fire in 1983. Behind and to the right of the Chapel is a partial view of University Hall.
University of Denver Campus, between 1908-1932
View of the campus of the University of Denver. The photograph is of the Carnegie Library and the Science Hall buildings.
University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999
Exterior view of University of Denver's Campus in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999
Exterior view of University of Denver's Campus in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999
Exterior view of University of Denver's Campus in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999
Exterior view of University of Denver's Campus in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Campus, between 1980-1999
Exterior view of the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado. Buildings visible include the Buchtel Memorial Chapel, the Margery Reed Building, and Penrose Library.