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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 783 Collections and/or Records:

1907-1908 University of Denver Men's Basketball Team, between 1906-1907

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0013.00057
Abstract

1907-1908 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball team pose for a photograph. Coach John Koehler is pictured in the back row, far right. Reproduced in the 1908 Kynewisbok, page 100.

Dates: between 1906-1907

1913 University of Denver Men's Basketball Team, 1913

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00007
Abstract

The 1913 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball team poses for a group portrait indoors. Back row (left to right): manager Myron Smith, unidentified, Guy Brubaker, Ben Pierce, and coach Hiram Wilson. Second row: Wesley Kemp, Elmo Robinson, captain Horatio Ramsey, Carl Melzer, and Harold Trunk. Laying down: Harry 'Swifty' Stender. Photographic print, reproduced from a halftone print in the 1914 Kynewisbok, page 124. Re-photographed 20th century.

Dates: 1913

1913 University of Denver Men's Basketball Team, 1913

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00016
Abstract

1913 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball team poses for a team portrait. Back row (left to right): manager Myron Smith, unidentified, coach Hiram Wilson, Ben Pierce, and Guy Brubaker. Second row: Wesley Kemp, Elmo Robinson, captain Horatio Ramsey, Carl Melzer, and Harold Trunk. Laying down: Harry 'Swifty' Stender. Reproduced in the 1914 Kynewisbok, page 124.

Dates: 1913

1935 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1935

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Identifier: U300.06.0008.00724
Abstract

1935 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait. Coach Percy Locey is pictured in the back row, far left, and Coach Clyde ''Cac'' Hubbard is pictured in the back row, far right. Reproduced in the 1936 Kynewisbok, page 128.

Dates: 1935

1953-1954 University of Denver Ski Team, 1954

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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

1956 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1956

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Identifier: U300.01.0010.00364
Abstract 1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football freshman team pose for a team photograph in the bleachers. Front row: Lowell Brady, Richard Buck, Frank Rendy, Leon Hilderman, Bob Fisher, Barnard Houston, Bob Sands, Tim Barrett, Leo Guest, and assistant coach Jay Schnitker. Row two: Jack Work, Paul Collins, Doug Hancock, John Colinsky, John Dertinger, Ceasar Duso, Jim Dolin, Jerry Dillon, Ron Black, and coach Dale Hardy. Row three: Lou Pirilli, Tom Sutton, Chuck Peters, Al Brenen, Dick...
Dates: 1956

1957-1958 University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Team, between 1957-1958

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Identifier: U300.06.0069.00067
Abstract 1957-1958 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey team poses for a group portrait. Team would go on to become the 1958 NCAA National Champions. Front row (left to right): Alan Cook, Wayne Klinck, head coach Murray Armstrong, captain Ed Zemrau, and Rodney Schneck. Middle row: Murray MacDonald, Gordon Cresswell, Bruce Walker, Con Collie, and Dennis Slinn. Back row: Blair Livingstone, Barry Sharp, John Barnhill, Walt Dingwall, Murray Massier, Jim Brown, John Godfrey, and John...
Dates: between 1957-1958

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

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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

1958 University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Team, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0008.00654
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey team and 1958 NCAA National Champions pose for a group portrait. Front row (left to right): Alan Cook, Wayne Klinck, Coach Murry Armstrong, Ed Zemrau (captain) and Rodney Schneck; Middle row (L-R): Murray MacDonald, Gordon Cresswell, Bruce Walker, Con Collie and Dennis Slinn; Back row (L-R): Blair Livingstone, Barry Sharp, Al Barnhill, Walt Dingwall, Murray Massier, Jim Brown, John Godfrey and John MacMillan.

Dates: 1958