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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 3 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Football Practice with Coach John Roning, between 1956-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00082
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football players lift their legs as head coach John Roning inspects their cleats during practice in the University of Denver Stadium.

Dates: between 1956-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Coaches, between 1955-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00122
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coaches measure the height of the grass on the field. One coach kneels on one knee while the other lays flat on his stomach.

Dates: between 1955-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Player Fred Mahaffey with Coach Bob Blackman and Chancellor Chester Alter, 1953 November

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00138
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Fred Mahaffey stands between University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter (left) and head coach Bob Blackman.

Dates: 1953 November