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University of Denver. College of Law

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1946 - 2004
  • Usage: Official usage began in 1946; occasionally used as an unofficial variant in Kbooks of the 1900s and 1910s. Changed name to Sturm College of Law effective fall 2004. - 2004

Biography

Est. 1892 as University of Denver School of Law. Also known as: Denver Law School, the Law Department of the University of Denver 1893- . Changed usage to: University of Denver College of Law in 1945 or 1946. Absorbed Westminster College of Law in 1957. Renamed Sturm College of Law in Sept. 2004.

Sources

found: Its Catalog.

found: SERI-ERA Work. on Elect. Util. Involv. in Res. Solar Appl. (1980 : Univ. of Denver) Proceedings ... 1981: t.p. (University of Denver Law School; Denver, Colo.) [info. from GPO]

found: Phone call to the Univ. 3/22/82 (official name is University of Denver, College of Law, not Law School) [info. from GPO]

found: Information from 678 converted Dec. 18, 2014 (Opened Oct. 3, 1892)

notfound: Access for all www page, viewed Feb. 2, 2007: (University of Denver, Sturm College of Law)

Biography

Law department organized in 1881.

Sources

Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume B: pages 41-42.

Biography

School of Law established in October 3, 1892.

Source

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 79); Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume E: Page 167.

Biography

College of Law merges with Westminster College of Law forming the Westminster Association in 1957.

Sources

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 158); Card Catalog- Academic Units; Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume Q: page 279.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

The Denver Clarion, vol. 38, issue 52, 1962 May 15

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v038i52_19620515
Abstract

Large Turnout Recorded – Election Features Uncontested Vote. Dr. Gerald Chapman - DU Names New English Head for Coming Academic Season. Law Derby Day Celebration Honors 60 Highest Students. Hamil Wars Against Too Many Taxes. Travis Here May 20-Free. Play Begins 10-Day Run.

Dates: 1962 May 15

The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 4, 1963 October 1

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v068i04_19631001
Abstract

Menhelsohn Explains Theory to Traffic Safety Conference. Campers Hear Lindell - “Next Four Years Opportunity to Search for Constancies Amid Changing World”. Frosh Hold Nominations for Officers; Four Vacant Offices on Election Slate. Porter, Students Discuss Possibility of Time Capsule. Owens to Talk Today to IRC on “Birmingham-Aftermath!” Parliamentary Law Classes Begin Oct. 2 in Boettcher Aud. Attention, Seniors.

Dates: 1963 October 1

The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 28, 1968 December 2

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Identifier: clarion_v073i28_19681202
Abstract

Applications now open for Senate positions. Mitchell received Optimist Reward. Luncheon features McCrosky. No substitute for skill in skiing accidents. NPC needs students to establish bases. Business, law united. Directory sets release date. Deadlines announced.

Dates: 1968 December 2

The Denver Clarion, vol. 80, issue 66, 1976 March 5

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v080i66_19760305
Abstract

Thomas Keynotes Founder’s Day. Kissinger to Speak at DU? Security Authority Questioned – Law Student Sues University. Court Decides on Election Dates.

Dates: 1976 March 5