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University of Denver

 Organization

Biography

The first reference to Colorado Seminary was in The Rocky Mountain News of November 27, 1862: “ a board of Trustees, composed of the solid men of Denver, has been organized to superintend the erection of a seminary building… for an academic education.”

Sources

Breck, "From the Rockies to the World"

Biography

University of Denver votes to adopt quarter system in 1929.

Sources

"University Adopts New Quarter Plan; Vote Unanimous," The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, no. 19, November 26, 1929, 1.

Biography

First year Hillel organization features full programming at DU

Citation:
Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folder

Found in 46995 Collections and/or Records:

Woodstock West, 1970 May 10

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0012.00003.00001
Abstract

The image depicts a large crowd of unidentified individuals participating in Woodstock West, affiliated with the University of Denver, on 5-10-70. The crowd is gathered outside of Sturm Hall and near Hilltop Stadium. Black smoke can be seen rising from somewhere near the stadium in the background of the image. Some individuals in the image appear to be wearing gass masks and goggles.

Dates: 1970 May 10

Woodstock West, 1970 May 10

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0012.00004.00001
Abstract

The image depicts a row of unidentified individuals from the Colorado National Guard baracading in front of Science Hall, parallel with a street where one individual is walking down the middle and a group of other individuals are on the far right side, affiliated with woodstock west and the University of Denver, on 5-10-70.

Dates: 1970 May 10

Woodstock West, 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0013.00001.00001
Abstract

Unidentified police officers and unidentified University of Denver students stand in a group, on a path surrounded by trees; the group is assembled in response to the 1970 student demonstration, Woodstock West at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1970

Woodstock West

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0013.00001.00002
Abstract

The image depicts unidentified students participating in woodstock west by sitting on the portico of the University Hall building at the University of Denver, in 1968. To the left are students looking out the windows on the second floor of the University Hall.

Dates: 1793-2009

Woodstock West, 1970 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0013.00002.00001
Abstract

The image depicts the Colorado National Guard standing outside of Science Hall affiliated with the University of Denver and woodstock west, in May 1970.

Dates: 1970 May

Woodstock West, 1970 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0013.00002.00002
Abstract

Two Colorado National Guards walk with an undefined demonstrator from Woodstock West in between them in May 1970; in the background is Science Hall on the University of Denver campus.

Dates: 1970 May

Woodstock West, 1970 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0412.00025
Abstract

View of a large crowd. Makeshift structures are visible on the other side of the crowd, in front of brick building.

Dates: 1970 May

Woodstock West 1970, 1970

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0013.00005
Abstract

Black and white photographs of of University of Denver students protesting at Woodstock West in 1970.

Dates: 1970

Woodstock West 1970 - A Brief Chronology, 1970 April 20-1971 February 8

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0001.00005
Abstract

Chronology of the events of Woodstock West. Source unknown but is two mimeograph sheets, so probably came from either the administration or the students.

Dates: 1970 April 20-1971 February 8

Woodstock West Contact Sheet, 1970 May 10

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0012.00001
Abstract

The contact sheet depicts unidentified crowds participating in Woodstock, affiliated with the University of Denver, on 5-10-70.

Dates: 1970 May 10