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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:

Campus

 Collection
Identifier: U126
Abstract

Collection contains campus maps and pictures of University Park Campus, Civic Center Campus, CWC Campus at the University of Denver.

Dates: Other: 1892-1964

Campus Chaplain, 1956 July 26

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0035.0006.00001
Abstract

Students gather in the Chaplain's office for coffee and breakfast before class at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1956 July 26

Campus - Civic Center Campus

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0137.0005
Abstract

Black and white prints and color prints related to the old Civic Center Campus at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1793-2009

Campus - Early Buildings, 1890-1970

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0136.0034
Abstract

Black and white contact sheets and prints of early buildings on the University Park campus at the University of Denver, especially University Hall and the Iliff School of Theology building.

Dates: 1890-1970

Campus - Early Buildings, 1890 April 3

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0136.0034.00001
Abstract

The contact sheet depicts images of the groundbreaking for the University Hall, at the University of Denver, on 4/3/1890.

Dates: 1890 April 3

Campus - Humanities Garden + Building, 1965

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0137.0006
Abstract

Black and white prints related to the University of Denver campus, including the construction and dedication of the Harper Humanities Garden.

Dates: 1965

Campus Issues, circa 1965

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0011.00001
Abstract The image depicts multiple unidentified individuals discussing campus issues, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1965. Two of the individuals have their back to the camera and appear to be addressing the group. Others appear to be holding microphones up to the individuals with their backs to the camera. One individual in the group is holding a sign that says: "support Chancellor Mitchell." On the very right edge of the image an state trooper or police officer is standing at...
Dates: circa 1965

Campus Issues

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0011.00002
Abstract

The image depicts an unidentified speaker speaking to an unidentified audience at the University of Denver's basketball court, discussing unknown campus issues under the United States of America flag, undate. Three people in the audience appear to be holding signs. One sign reads "One dies every five minutes STOP!" and contains a hand drawn image of a bomb. The other signs are illegible.

Dates: 1977-1981

Campus - Movies, 1985 October

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0005.00015
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver Campus in Denver, Colorado. The process of filming the a commercial shown.

Dates: 1985 October

Campus Observatory Park, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0006.00002
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Observatory Park in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1910