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Rites and ceremonies

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 107 Collections and/or Records:

Homecoming Traditions - Queen Candidates (Frame 11), 1968 November 20

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0038.00002
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting five candidates for Homecoming Queen at the University of Denver in 1968. The candidates are seated on square upholstered benches and looking up at the camera.

Dates: 1968 November 20

Homecoming Traditions - Queen Candidates (Frame 13), 1968 November 20

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0038.00003
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting five candidates for Homecoming Queen at the University of Denver in 1968. The candidates are seated on square upholstered benches in front of a raised stage, with a grand piano in the background.

Dates: 1968 November 20

Homecoming Traditions - Queen Candidates (Frame 15), 1968 November 20

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0038.00004
Abstract

Black and white negative depicting five candidates for Homecoming Queen at the University of Denver in 1968. The candidates are leaning on a counter, and a sign in the background reads "Homecoming Queen 1968."

Dates: 1968 November 20

Homecoming Traditions - Registrar's Office Decorations, 1951 October

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0006.00003
Abstract

Black and white print of the Registrar's Office at the University of Denver decorated for Homecoming 1951. Two women are being helped at two windows, which are covered by metal bars, while the lower part of the counter has been covered by a faux brick wall. The counter and wall bear signs reading "Trading Post," "Cougar Skin," "Bakers Barber Shop," "205," "Shave 10c, Haircut 50c Special," "$10,000.00," "Pioneer Gulch Bank, Teller Nuthin," and "Mining Leases."

Dates: 1951 October

Homecoming Traditions - Ringing Rio Grande Bell, 1953

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0008.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of three female students at a University of Denver homecoming activity in Denver, Colorado. One of the students the Rio Grande football trophy bell, and other two are stopping their ears with their fingers. The bell is inscribed "Rio Grande Railroad Football Trophy University of Utah University of Denver" and lists the results of the games between the two schools from 1949 to 1953.

Dates: 1953

Homecoming Traditions - Sigma Kappa Float, 1946 November

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0003.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of the Sigma Kappa float in the University of Denver's Homecoming parade in 1946. Like many homecoming floats, this one taunted DU's opponent in the homecoming football game, the University of Utah. Four female students' heads appear in the center of giant cards made to look like aces of each suit, above a depiction of poker chips and the slogan "We Hold 'Em, Utes."

Dates: 1946 November

Homecoming Traditions - Students in Football Costumes, 1957 October

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0012.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of four apparently female students dressed up in football uniforms for Homecoming 1957 at the University of Denver. The students are wearing bandages on their faces and legs, and of them is preparing to snap the football to another. The room behind them is decorated with streamers, University of Denver pennants, and signs reading "No More Broadway Park!", "Press Box," and "Coach Crying Towel Ser[vice?]."

Dates: 1957 October

Homecoming Traditions - Woodstock West Parade Float, 1999

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0036.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of a "Class of 1971 Presents Woodstock West" float in the University of Denver's 1999 Homecoming parade. Several persons are standing or sitting in the back of a pickup truck, holding signs reading "Woodstock West Peace + Freedom Founded May 8, 1970," "Peace," "The Doors at DU September 1967 Freshman Year," and "Waiting to [cut off]," and crosses labeled "Kent State."

Dates: 1999

Night and Daylight Yeibichei, 1968 March 2

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Identifier: M060.03.0016.00009
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains phonograph records.

Dates: 1968 March 2

Parent-Student Photograph at Parents Weekend, between 1960-1969

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Identifier: U201.01.0120.0007.00002
Abstract

An unidentified man takes a photograph of two women, apparently a University of Denver student and her mother, at the bottom of the bleachers in University of Denver Stadium during Parents Weekend.

Dates: between 1960-1969