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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 Colorado Seminary - Before 1880, between 1864-1880

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0020.00001
Abstract

Drawing of two early buildings at the University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) in Denver, Colorado, labeled "Colorado Seminary Gov. Evan's [sic] residence in the distance."

Dates: between 1864-1880

University of Denver Colorado Seminary - Before 1880, between 1864-1880

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0020.00002
Abstract Newspaper clipping with halftone print of exterior view of original University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) building and Governor John Evans' house in Denver, Colorado before 1880, clipped from the February 26, 1939 Rocky Mountain News. The caption in the background reads "The starting place of the Pioneer Educational Institution of the West. This is the original building of the Colorado Seminary, the parent organization of the University of Denver. The building was located at 14th and...
Dates: between 1864-1880

University of Denver Colorado Seminary - Before 1880, between 1864-1880

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0020.00003
Abstract

Black and white print of exterior view of the original University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) building at 14th and Arapahoe Streets in Denver, Colorado before 1880.

Dates: between 1864-1880

University of Denver Colorado Seminary - Before 1880, between 1864-1880

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0020.00004
Abstract

Black and white derivative print of print of exterior view of the original University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) building at 14th and Arapahoe Streets in Denver, Colorado before 1880.

Dates: between 1864-1880

University of Denver Colorado Seminary - Before 1880, between 1864-1880

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0020.00005
Abstract

Set of black and white negatives with contact sheets of exterior views and drawings of the old University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) building in Denver, Colorado before 1880.

Dates: between 1864-1880

University of Denver Colorado Seminary - Before 1880, 1864

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0020.00006
Abstract

Contact sheet of images of exterior view of the original University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) at Arapahoe and 14th Streets in Denver, Colorado before 1880.

Dates: 1864

University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Centennial Commencement Program, 1964 June 5

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Identifier: U138.0002.0021.00001
Abstract Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral Centennial Commencement ceremony, June 5, 1964 at Ten o'clock. Honorary degree recipients: Walter Elmer Sikes, Doctor of Humane Letters and memeber of the University of Denver sociology faculty from 1930 to 1963; Robert Russell Porter, Doctor of Humane Letters, Mr Poter's sixteen years of service to the University of Denver have encompassed outstanding performance as an educator, scholar, creative writer, and...
Dates: 1964 June 5

University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement and Insignia Day, 1943 March 12

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Identifier: U138.0001.0038.00004
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver undergraduate and graduate commencement and Insignia ceremony, March twelfth, 1943. Conferring degrees in course: Chancellor Caleb F. Gates, Jr. The commencement address was given by Reverend Paul Roberts.

Dates: 1943 March 12

University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement Ceremony Program , 10:00 am, June 6, 1970, University Arena, 1970 June 6

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Identifier: U138.0003.0007.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) commencement ceremony script, June 6, 1970 10:00 am University arena. Commencement address was given by Eugene J. McCarthy a long-time member of the United States Congress from Minnesota. Conferring of the degrees: Maurice B. Mitchell, Chancellor of University of Denver

Dates: 1970 June 6

University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement Program, 1961 August 18

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Identifier: U138.0002.0016.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, August Eighteenth, 1961 at Ten o'clock. Honorary degree recipient: Horace Jay Wubben, Doctor of Laws. Conferring of degrees: Chancellor Chester M. Alter.

Dates: 1961 August 18