University College (1926-1946) Records

Collection

Identifier: U102

Staff Only

Abstract

The Extension College was opened in 1898 as the Evening/Saturday Division for the College of Liberal Arts. Courses taught at the college were equivalent to the liberal arts courses taught at the University of Denver. In 1927, the named was changed to the City College to differentiate from the affiliation of Extension with correspondence work. The name changed again in 1936 to The University College. The University College closed in 1946.

Dates

1927-1946

Creator

University of Denver. University College (1927-1946) (Organization)

Biographical / Historical

In 1927, the City College was established at the University of Denver as the Evening Division for the College of Liberal Arts. Courses taught at the college were equivalent to the liberal arts courses taught at the University of Denver. In 1936, the name was changed to the University College in order to prevent confusion that was caused by the use of the title City College. The University College closed in 1946.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 half letter document box)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

The collection contains materials for both the City College and the University College dating from 1927 to 1946. Materials include course materials, newspaper clippings, press releases, promotional letters, class schedules, and announcements.