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Historic Photographs from the University:
Students
Special Collections & Archives

From the mundane to the silly to the political, The Photograph Collection shows the diversity of extracurricular activities in which University of Denver Students have been involved.

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1906
1920's
1952
1968
1980's


1906

Students in bathrobes
On a spring day in 1906, the Juniors attended chapel in bathrobes and headbands, mocking the seniors' caps and gowns.

 


1920's

Girl on tightrope
A student tightrope walking in the 1920's, Buchtel Memorial chapel is in the background.

 


1952

Girls unpacking for dorm room

Students cooking

Dormitory life in 1952--freshmen unpacking, students cooking.

 

Student with cello and laboratory setup.
A mysterious student.

 


1968

A sit-in, 1968.
A 1968 student sit-in.

 


1980's

A water fight in Dunklee Hall, a girl's dorm, 1980's.
A water fight in Dunklee Hall, 1980's.

 

 

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