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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 Shwayder Art Building Dedication, 1977 October 26

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0018.00003
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell and King Shwayder pose with a plaque at the dedication ceremony for the Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Jesse and Nellie Shwayder Inc., a family foundation, donated $1.7 million toward the construction, the building's architect was Slater-Paull and Associates, and the firm Gerald H. Phipps Inc. was awarded the rights to construct the building.

Dates: 1977 October 26

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00003
Abstract

Interior view of University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Women admire a large painting.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2001

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0022.00001
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Green trees and lawn surround the building.

Dates: between 1978-2001

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0022.00002
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A sidewalk and parking lot are in the foreground.

Dates: between 1978-2008

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, 1997

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0022.00003
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Snowy tree in foreground.

Dates: 1997

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0022.00004
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado, in summer.

Dates: between 1978-2008

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0022.00006
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1978-2008

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0022.00007
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Shwayder Art Building sign and red flowers in the foreground.

Dates: between 1978-2008

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Exterior, between 1978-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0022.00008
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Shwayder Art Building sign and red flowers on a patch of grass in front of the building.

Dates: between 1978-2008