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Colorado Women's College

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1888 - 1973
  • Usage: 1973 - 1982
  • Usage: 1888 - 1966
  • Usage: 1966 - 1973

Biography

College created in 1888 as Colorado Woman's College. Its name changed to Temple Buell College in 1966, and changed again to Colorado Women's College in 1973 and merged into the University of Denver in 1982.

Sources

Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees.

Found in 60 Collections and/or Records:

Aerial View of Colorado Women's College Campus, circa 1910s

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0010.00009
Abstract

An aerial/high-angle view of Colorado Women's College, including Treat Hall. The buildings are surrounded by largely vacant lots.

Dates: circa 1910s

Aerial View of Colorado Women's College Campus, circa 1930s-1940s

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Identifier: U201.01.0010.00010
Abstract

Aerial view of Colorado Women's College campus, looking east. Treat Hall takes up the center, with three other buildings flanking it. Other buildings are built on other visible lots, while the two blocks to the west of Treat Hall are vacant.

Dates: circa 1930s-1940s

Box 63: Events and Building Information

 Item — Box U109.11.0063: Series U109.11 [Barcode: U186023305704]
Identifier: U109.11.0063
Abstract

This box contains information about each building in the Colorado Women's College including details about significant rooms. Additionally, there are several photos of a dedication event featuring faculty and staff members participating in the construction of a building. These materials were originally on a foam board but have been removed from that backing.

Dates: 1902-2007; Majority of material found within 1993-2007

Buildings - Colorado Womens College, 1981-1982

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0135.0060
Abstract

Black and white negatives related to buildings of the Colorado Women's College, absorbed by the University of Denver in 1982, and developed as its Park Avenue Campus. Later sold to Johnson & Wales University in 1999.

Dates: 1981-1982

Colorado Women's College, between 1939-1982

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Identifier: U201.01.0031.0007.00055
Abstract

External view Colorado Women's College's Park Hill campus in Denver, Colorado. Porter Hall can barely be seen in the background.

Dates: between 1939-1982

Colorado Women's College, between 1939-1982

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Identifier: U201.01.0031.0007.00056
Abstract

External view Colorado Women's College's Park Hill campus in Denver, Colorado. Picture taken from inside a building out a window. A man's profile is visible, he is reading a book. Porter Hall can barely be seen in the background.

Dates: between 1939-1982

Colorado Women's College, between 1960-1982

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0007.00062
Abstract

External view of Treat Hall on Colorado Women's College's Park Hill campus in Denver, Colorado. An arch over the entrance is seen with the words: ''Colorado Women's College'' obscured by vines. Two people are seen approaching the arch.

Dates: between 1960-1982

Colorado Women's College, 1992 November 10

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Identifier: U201.01.0031.0007.00008
Abstract

Exterior view of Colorado Women's College (CWC) Park Hill Campus at University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Including Olinev Memoral Tower, Treat Hall, Whatley Chapel, Porter Hall, Houston Fine Arts Center, Mason Hall, Pulliam Hall, and Foote Hall.

Dates: 1992 November 10

Colorado Women's College, 1981 December 7

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0007.00010
Abstract

Exterior view of Colorado Women's College (CWC) in Denver, Colorado. Photographs include the Porter Library, the George W. Lindsay Memorial outdoor theater, and Foote Hall.

Dates: 1981 December 7

Colorado Women's College, 1985 April 2

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0031.0007.00014
Abstract

Exterior view of Colorado Women's College (CWC) in Denver, Colorado. Porter Hall and Treat Hall is visible.

Dates: 1985 April 2