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Shwayder Art Building (Denver, Colo.)

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University of Denver. 2121 East Asbury Avenue, Denver, Colordao 80208. Date built: October 26, 1978. Gross square feet: 46,456. The Shwayder Art Building opened in 1978 and dedicated on May 15, 1979. It is named for the Jesse and Nellie Shwayder Foundation, which donated $1.7 million in stock toward the building project.

The Shwayder Art Building contains the Victoria H. Myhren Gallery, the principal exhibition venue of the School of Art and Art History.

Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 181); University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Groundbreaking invitation. [U123.01.0008.0024].

Found in 216 Collections and/or Records:

1984 University of Denver Women's Soccer Team, 1984 September 12

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00168
Abstract

Contact sheet made from four 35 mm. photographic negatives taken of the University of Denver Pioneers 1984 women's soccer team on September 12, 1984 in Denver, Colorado. Photographs were taken outdoors in front of a soccer goal, the Shwayder Art Building is visible in the background.

Dates: 1984 September 12

1984 University of Denver Women's Soccer Team, 1984 September 12

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00168.00001
Abstract

The 1984 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's soccer team poses for a group portrait in front of the soccer goal on September 12, 1984 in Denver, Colorado. The Shwayder Art Building is visible in the background.

Dates: 1984 September 12

Shwayder Family Papers and Samsonite Corporation Records

 Collection
Identifier: B245
Abstract The Shwayder family of Denver, Colorado, is best known for the luggage company Samsonite Corporation, which the family founded and operated. Isaac and Rachel Shwayder had migrated from Manchester, England to Colorado in 1881 and eventually settled in Denver. In 1910 their son, Jesse Shwayder, opened a small luggage factory in Denver with his father along with his brothers Mark, Maurice, Benjamin, and Solomon Shwayder. The company started as Shwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company, was later...
Dates: 1896-2002

University of Denver Intramural Softball Game, between 1960-1985

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00127
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) intramural softball player stands ready to hit the ball during a game on the field adjacent to the Field House Arena and Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1960-1985

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Construction, 1978 February

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0018.00001
Abstract

Exterior view of the construction of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A crane lifts a wall into position.

Dates: 1978 February

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00001
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A gentleman delivers a dedication speech on the front steps.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00002
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A crowd of people attend the dedication service.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00004
Abstract

A man delivers the dedication speech for the University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00005
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's new Schwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. A woman participates in the dedication service on the front steps.

Dates: 1979 May 15

University of Denver Schwayder Art Building, Dedication, 1979 May 15

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0013.00006
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver's new Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. People converse in front of a large piece of art.

Dates: 1979 May 15

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