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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 Foote Hall, between 1995-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0027.00001
Abstract

A female student plays the cello in front of a large window inside Foote Hall on the Park Hill Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1995-2008

University of Denver Foote Hall, between 1930-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0027.00002
Abstract

Exterior view of Foote Hall on the Park Hill Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1930-2008

University of Denver Former Men's Ice Hockey Players Gerry Powers and Jim Wiste, 2004 May 25

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Identifier: U300.01.0051.00019
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey players Gerry Powers (left) and Jim Wiste (right) pose for a photograph together while wearing DU hockey jerseys to celebrate the 2003-2004 DU ice hockey team after they won the NCAA National Championship.

Dates: 2004 May 25

University of Denver Founder and Trustee John Evans, between 1880-1897

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0011.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) founder John Evans poses for a portrait. Evans was also one of the founders of Northwestern University, as well as the second governor of the Colorado Territory.

Dates: between 1880-1897

University of Denver Founder's Day, between 1945-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0388.00029
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) athletics administrators get together for a Founder's Day celebration.

Dates: between 1945-1955

University of Denver Founder's Day, between 1945-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0388.00032
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) athletics administrators get together for a Founder's Day celebration.

Dates: between 1945-1955

University of Denver Founder's Day, between 1945-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0388.00036
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) athletics administrators get together for a Founder's Day celebration.

Dates: between 1945-1955

University of Denver Founders Day Award Recipients and Administrators, 1959

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0004.00002
Abstract University of Denver (DU) Founders Day award recipients pose with the Chancellor and President of the DU Board of Trustees at Founders Day in Denver, Colorado. Standing, left to right: Robert W. Selig (President of DU Board of Trustees, 1959) and Clarence A. Myrhe. Seated, left to right: Randolph McDonough (President, DU Alumni Relations), Eugene T. Halaas (Professor, DU Finance and Banking), Jane Gould (Chief Circulation Librarian and DU Assistant Professor of Librarianship, Joseph Lohman...
Dates: 1959