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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:

Chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie Way, 2004 June 29

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.00637
Abstract

A worker hangs a sign for Daniel L. Ritchie Way.

Dates: 2004 June 29

Chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie Way, 2004 June 29

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.00638
Abstract

A worker hangs a sign for Daniel L. Ritchie Way.

Dates: 2004 June 29

Chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie Way, 2004 June 27

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.00639
Abstract

Chancellor Daniel Ritchie and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper unveil a sign for Daniel L. Ritchie Way.

Dates: 2004 June 27

Chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie Way, 2004 June 27

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.00640
Abstract

Chancellor Daniel Ritchie and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper unveil a sign for Daniel L. Ritchie Way.

Dates: 2004 June 27

Chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie Way, 2004 June 27

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.00641
Abstract

Chancellor Daniel Ritchie and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper unveil a sign for Daniel L. Ritchie Way.

Dates: 2004 June 27

Chancellor Dwight Smith and President Gerald Ford, circa 1984

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0016.00001
Abstract

Photographic image of [left to right] Chancellor Dwight Smith with President Gerald Ford and an unidentified woman, at the University of Denver circa 1984.

Dates: circa 1984

Chancellor Dwight Smith at Chancellor's Barbecue, 1988 May

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0016.00002
Abstract

Photographic image of Chancellor Dwight Smith in a chef's hat, wearing an apron, and holding up tongs at the Chancellor's BBQ, University of Denver campus, May of 1988.

Dates: 1988 May

Chancellor Dwight Smith in Lab, circa 1975

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0017.00001
Abstract

Photographic image of Chancellor Dwight Smith in a laboratory, wearing a lab coat, typing on a typewriter. Chemistry equipment is visible in the background. On the campus of the University of Denver, circa 1975.

Dates: circa 1975

Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell Received Message from the White House, 1970 May 9

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0003.00007
Abstract

Press release that Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell received message from the White House indicating that the President hoped peace would be maintained on campus.

Dates: 1970 May 9

Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell Received Message from the White House, 1970 May 9

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0003.00008
Abstract

Press release that Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell received message from the White House indicating that the President hoped peace would be maintained on campus. Chancellor Mitchell made recommendations that a University delegation be sent to Washington to express concerns on the war in Indo-China and that a task force be created to increase involvement of universities in solutions.

Dates: 1970 May 9