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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 11 Collections and/or Records:

1953-1954 University of Denver Ski Team, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00023
Abstract The University of Denver (DU) ski team, 1954 National Collegiate Ski Champions, several of whom are holding trophies, pose for a group portrait at the airport with a sign that reads ''Welcome Home National Collegiate Ski Champions.'' Front row (left to right): John G. L'Orange ('55), Russell Crook ('55), Francis Wallace ('56), Coach Willy Schaeffler, David C. Shaw ('57), Glynn Cress ('57), Gunnar Jansen ('56). Back row: Dale F. Thompson ('55), Marvin L. Crawford ('54), Alvin Paul Wegeman...
Dates: 1954

1958 University of Denver Men's Hockey Coach Murray Armstrong, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00089
Abstract

Contact sheet with two images of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's hockey coach Murray Armstrong. Top image: Murray Armstrong poses with the trophy for the eleventh annual National Collegiate Hockey Championships for 1958. Bottom image: Similar image with brighter lights and less contrast and focus of Murray Armstrong posing with the trophy.

Dates: 1958

1978-1979 University of Denver Women's Field Hockey Team, between 1978-1979

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0001.00001.00001
Abstract 1978-1979 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's field hockey team and coaches pose with a trophy for a group portrait in their game uniforms, holding field hockey sticks, in front of the Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado. Front row, left to right: Susan Vallenza, Janet Rosenberg, Jean Spellicy, Debbie Gray, Sally Arandal. Second row, left to right: assistant coach Mary Steele Ferguson, Joanne Laidlaw, Ginny Atchison, Dorothy Hirsch, Barbara Mangan, Maureen Busby, Holly Briethaup,...
Dates: between 1978-1979

2000-2001 University of Denver Women's Basketball Team, between 2000-2001

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0050.00054
Abstract

2000-2001 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's basketball team poses for a photograph holding a trophy. Front row (left to right): assistant coach Ellen Grosso, Stephanie Hart, Ashley Atkinson, Katie Davenport, Nikki Weddle, Melissa Garcia, Jamie Rhoads, Sarah Cyran, and Misty Staton. Back row: assistant coach Tracy Tripp, Martha Dibella, Ragan Nesblett, Stacey Koralewski, Michaela Pavlickova, and Kellie Carwell.

Dates: between 2000-2001

2000-2001 University of Denver Women's Basketball Team, between 2000-2001

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0050.00064
Abstract

2000-2001 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's basketball team poses for a photograph holding a trophy. Front row (left to right): assistant coach Ellen Grosso, Stephanie Hart, Ashley Atkinson, Katie Davenport, Nikki Weddle, Melissa Garcia, Jamie Rhoads, Sarah Cyran, and Misty Staton. Back row: assistant coach Tracy Tripp, Martha Dibella, Ragan Nesblett, Stacey Koralewski, Michaela Pavlickova, and Kellie Carwell.

Dates: between 2000-2001

University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Coach Murray Armstrong with Trophy, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00089.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey coach Murray Armstrong poses with the trophy for the eleventh annual National Collegiate Hockey Championships for 1958.

Dates: 1958

University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Coach Murray Armstrong with Trophy, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00089.00002
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey coach Murray Armstrong poses with the trophy for the eleventh annual National Collegiate Hockey Championships for 1958.

Dates: 1958

University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0008.00731
Abstract

1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach Willy Schaeffler pose for a team picture with trophies. Identified are Gunnar Jansen, Will Olsen, Paul Wegeman, Glynn Cress, Ole Gotaas, and Dale Thompson.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00312
Abstract

1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach pose for a team picture with trophies. Front row: David C. Shaw, Dale F. Thompson, Francis Wallace, Willis S. Olson, and Glynn Cress. Back row: head coach Willy Schaeffler, Marvin L. Crawford, John G. L'Orange, Gunnar Jansen, Russell Crook, John R. Cress, and Alvin Paul Wegeman.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Swim Team Coach James Bain and Men's Baseball Coach Jack Rose, 1987 March 4

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0013.00071
Abstract

1987 University of Denver (DU) Pioneer's swim team coach Jim Bain poses with a plaque commemorating fifteen years of coaching from the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. Men's baseball coach Jack Rose poses on Bain's right with a plaque celebrating twenty-five years of coaching from the American Baseball Coaches Association.

Dates: 1987 March 4