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Africa Today
Publication of the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver. Contains correspondence, office materials, and Africa Today journals, 1954-1994.
Allied Jewish Federation Records (B103)
Scrapbooks of the Allied Jewish Campaign in Denver, Colorado, 1945-1973. Part of the Beck Archives.
American Jewish Committee, Colorado Chapter, El Centro-Cultural Project Records. (B105)
Project was initially a joint venture of the American Jewish Committee and the Mexican-American community, 1968-1971. Part of the Beck Archives.
A. Helen Anderson
Publicist, Denver Public Schools - Correspondence, clippings about school controversies, 1950-1969.
Milton Louis Anfenger Papers (B091)
Papers of prominent attorney, Colorado state senator, and civic leader in Denver, Colorado, 1896-1953. Part of the Beck Archives.

Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, Mountain States Regional Office Records (B090)
The Denver chapter of the ADL works toward the elimination of discrimination in employment, housing, accommodations and education, 1969-1977. Part of the Beck Archives.

School of Architecture and Planning, University of Denver
A joint venture between the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration and the College of Engineering, 1946 to 1952.
Margaret Shippen Arnold
Second wife of Benedict Arnold - Correspondence, documents and biographical information about the Arnold family, 1781-1848, 1927.
Wayne N. Aspinall
U.S. Representative from Colorado. Papers, 1949-1972.
Athletics and Recreation
The History of Athletics and Recreation at the University of Denver .
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William E. Barrett
Author of The Lillies of the Field and The Left Hand of God. Manuscripts, research materials and correspondence, 1926-1975.
Beck Archives Oral History Collection (B098)
Audio oral histories that were primarily conducted with Jewish residents in Colorado in the 1970s and 1980s. Part of the Beck Archives.
Harold Beier
Hockey programs and memorabilia of non-DU hockey teams, mostly collegiate
Dorothy "Dokes" Kobey Berry Papers (B100)
Documents a prominent Jewish family and life in Aspen, Colorado in the early 1900s. The materials include printed materials and photographs about the Kobey family and Aspen, Colorado, 1880-2006. Part of the Beck Archives.
B'nai B'rith Lodge #171 (Denver, Colo.) Records (B009)
Records of the primary Jewish philanthropic and social service organization in Denver from 1872 through World War II, 1872-1990. Part of the Beck Archives.
Libor Brom
University of Denver Professor of Languages and Literatures, focusing on Russian and East European languages and cultures - course materials, student papers, professional development materials, notes, papers, language tapes, photographs
Henry Augustus Buchtel
University of Denver Chancellor (1899-1920); Governor of Colorado (1907-1909) - Correspondence, scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, correspondence, souvenir and event programs.
Suzanne Shelton Buckley
Research and writing on Ruth St. Denis, a seminal figure in modern dance. Part of the Carson-Brierly Dance Library.
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Raymond G. Carey
University of Denver Professor of History - Class materials, French historical documents, diaries and research.
Raymond G. Carey - Sand Creek Collection
Research materials related to the Sand Creek Massacre in Eastern Colorado.
Carson-Brierly Dance Collection
Clippings, photographs, objects about dance, emphasis on Rocky Mountain Region.
Central City Opera Association
Publicity and public relations papers, plays, photographs of Opera Association, 1932-1970.

Marjorie Bell Chambers
Papers pertaining to her presidency at Colorado Women's College, 1976-1978

John A. Chapman
New York theatre critic and photographer (1900-1972) - Papers, manuscripts, photographs, family history
Mary Coyle Chase
Author - manuscripts of Harvey, The Wicked Pigeon Ladies in the Garden, and Loretta Mason Potts.
Ben M. Cherrington
Director, Social Science Foundation, Member National Committee of UNESCO - papers about higher education and cultural relations, 1911-1952. Papers from his tenure as University of Denver Chancellor located in DU Archives Collection.
A Circle of Sisters / A Circle of Friends
Papers, photographs, memorabilia of American civilian women who served in Vietnam.
Byron and Essie White Cohn
University of Denver Professors of Chemistry (Essie) and Physics (Byron) - Personal and professional papers, including materials on the Mt. Evans High Altitude Laboratory, which Byron helped to start.
Colorado Association of Law Libraries
Organizational papers, Legal Institute materials, 1977-2002.
Colorado Dance Festival Photographs
Photographs of artists and companies presented by the festival, 1979-2001. Part of the Carson-Brierly Dance Library.
College Press Association
Files, booklets, financial records, 1962-1970.
Colorado Poetry Fellowship
Correspondence, publications, reports, 1934-1964.
Colorado Committee of Concern for Soviet Jewry
Papers, 1970-1992. Part of the Beck Archives.
Colorado Women's College
Materials from the Colorado Women's College, which closed in 1982.
Cree-Weiser Family
Genealogical materials
Ira E. Cutler
University of Denver Professor of Biology and Geology, and Botanist - papers relating to botany and genetics; correspondence; family photographs; dance cards and sorority related items belonging to his daughters, 1914-1970.
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Dance Poster Collection
Posters from dance performances and events. Part of the Carson-Brierly Dance Library.
Levette J. Davidson
University of Denver Professor of English- research materials, papers about folklore of American West; book collection of folklore, Western Americana.
Denver Dental School at the University of Denver
Administrative records for school 1890 - 1932
Denver College of Medicine
Administrative records for school 1899- 1912
Denver Women's Social Union Club
Organizational records, Scrapbooks, 1908-1973.
Gertrude Dienst
Coordinator of the American Red Cross Production Unit and War Service of the Denver Turner's Auxiliary -- letters asking for assistance after WWII
Lauretta Dimmick
Independent art historian - research materials for book American Sculpture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Volume I: a Catalogue of Works by Artists Born before 1865.
Peter Dominick
U.S. Senator from Colorado - papers, 1940-1976.
Lyle Wesley Dorsett
University of Denver Professor of History , author of The Queen City: a History of Denver - research materials, historical newspapers of Denver, oral histories

Ben P. Draper
Photos, history, notes pertaining to Colorado theatre productions; production scripts, notes and information pertaining to the American Melodrama

Marcella Miller Du Pont
Poetry, diaries, scrapbook, correspondence.
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Elitch Theatre
Playbills, 1905-
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Faculty Senate of the University of Denver
Correspondence, minutes, reports and other administrative materials, 1932-1999.
Fashion Bar and Levy Family Collection (B097)
Papers of Hannah and Jack Levy and the records of the Fashion Bar department stores, 1938-1993. Part of the Beck Archives.
Walter O. Fischer
University of Denver Professor of Business Administration - Papers, 1964-1977.
J. Fagg Foster
University of Denver Professor of Economics - Papers, articles, 1936-1975.
Jack C. Foster
Editor of the Rocky Mountain News - Personal and political correspondence (1954-1970), chiefly with Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower; and speeches (1949-1966)
Joyce Foster Papers (B064)
Denver's first Jewish City Councilwoman represented District 4, 1993-2003. Part of the Beck Archives.
G
Caleb Frank Gates
University of Denver Chancellor (1941-1943, 1946-1947) and Professor of History - Correspondence, reports, publications, speeches, and newspaper clippings.
Lewis Gilbert
46 scrapbooks of newspaper clippings collected by Lewis Gilbert, father of Margot Gilbert Franks, a DU trustee.
Phil H. Goodstein
Papers relating to Goodstein's book Exploring Jewish Colorado. Correspondence, drafts, galley proofs, questionnaires, photographs.
Marion Gottesfeld
Personal papers of this long-time University of Denver Trustee and founder of the Women's Library Association - 1932-2000.
Leopold H. Guldman and Golden Eagle Dry Goods Company Records (B092)
The Golden Eagle Dry Goods Company in Denver was founded by Leopold H. Guldman in 1879, 1880-1936. Part of the Beck Archives.
H
Carroll C. Halterman
University of Denver Professor of Management and Public Administration - Articles, workshop materials, questionnaires pertaining to Halterman's management consultant work, 1963-1990.
Stephen Hart
Samuel Butler Book Collection - works of Samuel Butler (1835-1902).
Lucile Hatch
University of Denver Professor of Children's Librarianship - articles, class materials, bibliographies, objects, 1960-1979.

Higher Education Resource Services (HERS)
HERS promotes women in administrative and executive positions in higher education. The collection includes reports, correspondence, newsletters, and materials pertaining to their annual conference.

Herbert Alonzo Howe
University of Denver Dean and Professor of Astronomy - scrapbook, correspondence (1875-1925), diaries, Chamberlin Observatory documents, blueprints.
Palmer Hoyt
Editor at the Denver Post - Speeches, papers
Deatt Hudson
Poet, writer, teacher and University of Denver alumna - diaries, scrapbooks, letters, published writings, personal writings and school assignments.
Harry Huffman
Movie theater, radio and TV station owner, co-founder of Denver Convention and Visitors Bureau - Memorabilia pertaining to entertainment facilities in Denver
Husted Cookbook Collection
Over 7,000 books on all aspects of cookery and household management. Search Peak to locate specific titles.
Ammi B. Hyde
Hyde's Clippings and Manuscripts on Mormonism.
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Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
Accident reports, records, library materials of ICC before closure of the United States' Agency 
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Clarence R. Jacobson
Correspondence, documents and facsimiles relating to early Colorado gold miner, John H. Gregory.
Howard Jenkins Jr.
First African-American member of the National Labor Relations Board - Correspondence, speeches, cases, articles and memorabilia, 1946-1999.
Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) Collection (B002)
Correspondence, patient records, legal and financial records, oral histories, and objects, 1904-1973. Part of the Beck Archives.
Edwin Carl Johnson
Colorado Governor, member of Colorado Water Conservation Board - papers, 1949-1969.

Judd Family Collection (B088)
Abraham Judleowitz arrived in Denver in the 1880s and later became a well-known developer and contractor, followed in the family business by his son Samuel, and grandson E. James Judd. Part of the Beck Archives.

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Abraham J. Kauvar, M.D Papers (B007)
Manager of Denver and New York Health and Hospitals - Papers, records, memorabilia, photographs, 1930-1998. Part of the Beck Archives.

KCFR Radio Station
Budgets, annual reports, memos, press releases, 1970-1983.
Ellison Ketchum
University of Denver Athletic Director and Coach - Clippings, papers, photographs and scrapbooks.
Joseph Korbel
University of Denver Professor of International Studies - Correspondence, book manuscripts.
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Marilyn Lande Jewish Women Archive
Research and exhibit materials on Jewish women's history and art.
John C. Livingston
University of Denver Professor of History - History Department files, correspondence, lecture notes, book manuscripts, curriculum guides, articles and book reviews.
John A. Love
Governor of Colorado (1962-1973) - campaign papers.
M
Macy/Chapman Family
Early Colorado family - Family biographies, memorabilia, photographs, c. 1880-1925.
John Van Male
Joseph Conrad Book Collection - Books by and about Joseph Conrad.
Willis Marks
Theatre director and producer, screen actor - Scripts, prompt books, music plots, lighting plots, property plots, scene plots, ca. 1888-1925.
Alonzo B. May
University of Denver Professor of Economics, College of Business Administration - personal business papers, 1927-1962.
Adolph "Bud" Mayer
University of Denver Public Relations Director - Papers, articles, 1949-1989.
Gerard E. Mayer
Letters from alumni about the University in the 1920s to 1940s. Part of the research for Mayer's master's thesis.
Fred Mazzulla
Documents relating to role of news media, especially video, in the courtroom.
Val J. McClellan
Manuscript of This is Our Land about Ute Indians and the Meeker Massacre.
Randolph McDonough
Memorabilia, slides, notes pertaining to the history of the University of Denver.
James "Mike" McKevitt
Congressional papers, 1970-1972.
Edward McLean
Fine book-binding collection.
Harold Mendelsohn
Professor of Mass Communications, 1962-1988. Specialist in social psychology. Research interests included effects of television on children, public opinion, public health and safety, and the sociology of politics.
Donald Menzel
University of Denver Professor of Physics - Reprints, slides, papers concerning McCarthy loyalty investigations.
Albert R. Merritt
Railroad Book Collection, Ephemera.
Victor A. Miller
American Civil War Book Collection, approximately 500 volumes.
Miller-Du Pont Collection
Arthur Miller diaries; Victor Miller Civil War correspondence, documents and images; Marcella Miller Du Pont diaries, scrapbook.
Maurice B. Mitchell
University of Denver Chancellor (1967-1978) - Correspondence, publications, speeches, clippings, photographs, 1967-1982. The majority of the collection dates to the time of his service as Chancellor.
Elwood Murray
University of Denver Speech Communication and Speech Pathology Professor, articles, professional activities, audio tapes, 1929-1988.
MUSE Awards Collection
Submissions to the annual MUSE Awards competition. Search Peak for individual titles, or ask Special Collections for a complete list.
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National Asthma Center Records (B089)
Records, 1907-1981. Originally know as the Denver Sheltering Home. Includes records, photographs, and oral histories. Part of the Beck Archives.
National Council of Jewish Women, Denver Section Records (B094)
Papers. Includes records, photographs, and oral histories, 1907-1983. Part of the Beck Archives.
National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives' Records (B005)
Records of the Hospital, 1899-1980. Includes records, photographs, and oral histories. Part of the Beck Archives.
National Opinion Research Center (NORC)
Reports and papers, 1942-1947.
Alfred C. "Pete" Nelson
University of Denver Chancellor (1948-49) and Professor of Chemistry - Correspondence, annual reports, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, photographs, and scrapbooks, 1918-1978.
Jesse Newlon
Superintendent of Denver Public Schools (1920-1927) - Correspondence, articles, papers, 1916-1947.
A. Edward Newton
Author, critic and book collector - Correspondence from Newton to Alfred Blake Trott of Denver; articles by Newton, published in the Atlantic Monthly or privately printed by Newton; letters about Newton written to Luella Corbin; and ephemera.
Isabel Nichols
Book Collection - Bibliography, Reference & Criticism
School of Nursing, University of Denver
Nursing courses offered at University sporadically from 1930 to 1985. Collection primarily covers most recent program, 1978-1985.
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Park Hill Action Committee (Interdenominational) and Greater Park Hill Community, Incorporated
Papers and publications, 1951-1972.
Phillip Perdue
Material about Denver Public Schools, 1965-1969.
Henry Winn Pinkham
Unitarian minister and anti-war activist - Correspondence and papers concerning anti-war activities, 1917-1946.
R. Russell Porter
University of Denver Professor of Theatre - Correspondence, papers and speeches, personal papers, personnel records, photographs, press releases and newspaper clippings, and theatrical scripts.
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Fallis F. Rees
Amateur Archeologist - Correspondence, notes, articles, and publications pertaining to his research on Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Mesoamerica.
Etienne Bernardeau Renaud
University of Denver Professor of Archaeology - manuscripts, field notes of surveys in the American Southwest, photographs, newsclippings.
George Richardson
Early Denver history, diary 1860, photographs.

Alexander M. Richmond
Papers concerning the Main Line Lodge, No. 146, Denver CO of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America, 1940-1951.

Rocky Mountain Regional Conservation Center
Art conservation treatment reports, survey reports, organizational papers
Robert Roeder
University of Denver Professor of History, 1962-1995 - Collection pertains to Roeder's work for the Provost's Office on a University-wide strategic planning initiative, ca. 1990-1994.
Byron Giles Rogers
U.S. Representative from Colorado - Papers, 1951-1970.
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Dan Schaefer
U.S. Representative from Colorado - Papers, 1977-1998.
Milton M. Schayer
Letters of Nobel Prize scientists regarding religion and science.
Leslie Scofield
University of Denver History Professor and first University Archivist - history of the University.
Stanton P. Sender
Attorney and lobbyist for the Interstate Commerce Commission and the transportation industry - archival materials, government documents, books and serial publications.
Anne McKeen Shuler
Dean of Women at the University of Denver, 1914-1928.
Sigma Kappa Sorority, Iota Chapter
Papers and memorabilia from the University of Denver chapter of the national sorority.
SLAPP
"Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Policy" - papers, research, legal documents of Penelope Canan about this type of lawsuit, 1984-1994.
Socialist Labor Party
Publications of the Socialist Labor Party, 1940s.
Souvenir Dance Programs
Programs from dance events, companies, and musicals, many held in the Denver area. Ballet, modern, and folk dances are included, spanning 1906 to 2001. Part of the Carson-Brierly Dance Library.
Claudius B. Spencer
Letters to Spencer while active as editor of Central Christian Advocate, 1900-1927.
Lillian White Spencer
Poetry, books and papers, 1918-1944.
Stanton
Early Denver newspapers, 1861-1911.
Stanton - Colorado Territory
Jefferson and Colorado Territory voting records, 1859-1901.
Katie Stapleton
Denver food critic, radio personality and socialite - Cookbooks, pamphlets, magazines, tapes.
Wilbur Daniel Steele
Author - includes papers, manuscripts, correspondence, 1899-1924.
Ruth Suckow
Author, University of Denver alumna - correspondence, 1918-1960.
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Archie L. Threlkeld
Assistant and Superintendent of Denver Public Schools (1921-1937) - Speeches, articles, 1924-1937, and interview, 1966.
Minnie Treat
Poems, diary, 1864-1898.
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Ruth Underhill
University of Denver Professor of Anthropology - articles, manuscripts, bibliographies on southwest American Indians.
U.S.-Soviet Friendship Organization
Organization to promote friendly relations between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War - correspondence, pamphlets, posters
University Park Oral History Collection
Oral histories of University Park residents about the history of this neighborhood in south Denver, conducted in 1986.
University Park Reviewers
Book club in University Park, started by and consisting mostly of DU faculty wives, 1918-2001.
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Cleo Wallace / Wallace Village
Personal and organizational papers, 1947-1985.
Weekend College
Faculty lists,correspondence, brochures and advertisements, course schedules and descriptions, student handbooks, directories and newsletters, 1982-1993.
Women's Library Association
Organizational records, 1958-2001.
World Association of Mothers for Peace - Castle Rock, Colorado Unit
Papers, minutes, scrapbooks, photos pertaining to this women's peace organization, 1950-1973.
World War II Scrapbooks and Maps
Clippings about WWII - 99 scrapbooks, maps
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Wolfgang Yourgrau
University of Denver Professor of History and Philosophy of Science - papers, 1948-1980.

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