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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 Seal

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0095.0021.00001
Abstract

Black and white image of the University of Denver seal, bearing the words "University of Denver - Founded 1864" around the edge, the motto "Pro scientia et religione" inside that, with an image of Mount Evans and other stylized designs in the center.

Dates: 1971-1999

University of Denver Seal on Pendant

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0095.0021.00002
Abstract

Black and white photograph of a metal pendant or ornament with the University of Denver seal in the center.

Dates: 1971-1999

University of Denver Sesquicentennial Records

 Collection
Identifier: U339
Abstract

The University celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding in 2014. The collection consists of the various records, promotional materials, and other documents related to the planning and execution of the events and programming related to the celebration.

Dates: 2014

University of Denver Sheila Allen

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0001.0112.00001
Abstract

One negative strip and contact sheet, one 4 x 5 inch print

Dates: 1793-2009