Women -- Education (Higher) -- Colorado
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Papers
Collection
Identifier: M403
Abstract
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national organization that aims to support and encourage women in higher education. Denver has a local city chapter made up of women from all universities in Colorado and beyond. Collection contains meeting minutes and journals.
Dates:
Other: Majority of material found within 1930-1970; Other: Majority of material found within 1930-1970
Colorado Women's College
Unprocessed
Identifier: 2015.135
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1982-2007
Found in:
Special Collections and Archives
Colorado Women's College (1888-1982) Records
Collection
Identifier: M130
Abstract
Colorado Woman's College was conceived as a "Vassar of the West" by its founder, the Rev. Robert Cameron, who wanted to establish a women's college in the Western United States that would offer high-level academics to women. Cameron was the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Denver. The sponsoring body was inadvertently incorporated in 1888 as the Woman's College Society (amended to Colorado Woman's College Society the following year), though it did not open until 1909. Located in northeast...
Dates:
1888-1982
Colorado Women's College (after 1993) Records
Collection
Identifier: U109
Abstract
The Colorado Women's College became a part of the University of Denver in 1982. The College was focused on providing a specifically women-centered context to its students. Through degree programs ceased in 2015, the CWS continues through the Leaderships Scholars scholarship program and Equity Labs. The collection is comprised of administrative records, program files, Alumni Association records, and documentation related to the construction of the Merle Chambers Center.
Dates:
1977-2007
Deatt Hudson Papers
Collection
Identifier: M026
Abstract
Deatt Hudson (1931-1988) was a Professor of English at Colorado Women's College, Denver, Colorado, who earned her B.A. from the University of Denver and an M.A. from Yale University. She earned a second M.A. from Middlebury College. Hudson wrote poetry and short stories. The Deatt Hudson Papers include correspondence, diaries, biographical materials, a baby book, class notes, a yearbook, notebooks, scrapbooks, and photographs.
Dates:
1931-1988
Found in:
Special Collections and Archives
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Deatt Hudson Papers
Dr. Norma Lu Hafenstein Papers
Collection
Identifier: M429
Abstract
This collection contains the personal papers of Dr. Norma Lu Hafenstein. Her professional papers can be found in U338, Ricks Center for Gifted Children Records.
Dates:
Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Elaine Zook Westblade Papers
Collection
Identifier: M408
Abstract
Elaine Zook Westblade's papers consist of one (1) scrapbook documenting her time at the Colorado Women's College in 1943-1945. Zook is her maiden name.
Dates:
1943-1945
Half the Sky Fair Records
Collection
Identifier: U349
Abstract
This collection contains records related to the "Half the Sky Fair," traditionally held yearly at the University of Denver during the Women's Conference, also held at the University of Denver. Currently, the collection holds two banners displayed during the Fair.
Dates:
Other: 2015
Jane Slusarski-Harris Oral History, 2015
Item
Identifier: D009.14.0003.0032.00001
Abstract
Interview with Jane Slusarski-Harris conduted by Sandra Minton.
Dates:
2015
Judy Bejarano Oral History, 2020
Item
Identifier: D009.19.0007.0018.00001
Abstract
Interview with Judy Bejarano conducted by Nancy McElroy. Interviews for 2020 Legends of Dance were conducted over Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dates:
2020