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A Selection of Historic Photographs
of the University of Denver

Special Collections & Archives

Laying of the University Hall cornerstone, 1892
A crowd gathered to watch the laying of the University Hall cornerstone, 1892.

The photographic collection housed in the University of Denver Archives consists of nearly fifty thousand photographs and slides relating to the University from its founding in 1864 to the present day. Images have been contributed from a variety of sources, including the Office of the University Photographer, the University of Denver Clarion student newspaper, the Kynewisbok student yearbook, alumni, and friends. For information on access, use, and image reproduction, please contact the Special Collections staff at 303.871.3428.

 


Student working in anthropology lab
Medical and Pharmacy building, Downtown Denver
John Evans, University founder
Women's Rifle Team
Gymnastics show, 1920's
Girls unpacking in a dorm room

 

 
Founder's Day, 1959
 

 

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