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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 9 Collections and/or Records:

1935 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1935

 Item
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

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

Champions Colo. & Rocky Mt Region 1908, 1908

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00166.00001
Abstract

The 1908 University of Denver football team poses for a group portrait outdoors. The caption reads: ''Champions Colo. and Rocky Mtn Region 1908.'' Bottom row (left to right): Large, William Edward Foley, Herbert, Taylor, and Murry. Middle row: Skidmore, Hutzel, Henning, Crowley, Brusse (captain), Russ, and Andrews (manager). Back row: John P. Koehler (coach), Schroder, Pruter, Wingender, Meyer, Lieber, and Volk. Copy negative from a halftone photo mechanical print.

Dates: 1908

Football Team in Hollywood on Way to Hawaii with Movie Star, between 1935-1940

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00036
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, California with actress Dorothy Lamour en route to Hawaii. Coach William ''Navy Bill'' Saunders and Ed Haynes are both pictured.

Dates: between 1935-1940

The Football Team, 1906

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00035
Abstract

The 1906 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait on a wooden floor in front of a curtain. Managers Ralph W. Smith (third row far left) and J. Milo Tait (second row far right) are pictured in suits. Captain Robert Harmon is pictured in the second row, second from the left. Coach John Koehler pictured in third row center. Reproduced in the 1908 Kynewisbok, volume10, page 97.

Dates: 1906

University of Denver Football Team, Coaches, and Supporters, 1934 December 12

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00250
Abstract University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football team and supporters pose for a photograph with Governor Poindexter at Lolani Palace Honolulu, Hawaii on Dec. 12, 1934. Pictured team members include: Lorin Berry, John Hendryx, Jack VerLee, Ernie Rossi, Lenny Powers, Ben Quinn, Jack Walton, Jay VerLee, Hank Tavener, Heb Campbell, Ben Anthony, Emile Panek, Bus Bacon, Walt Deveraux, Coach Percy Locey, Art Brownell, Tom Fena, Chuck DeLacey, Lou Mahoney, Oc Eping, Dick Eping, Orme Hering, Alex...
Dates: 1934 December 12

University of Denver Football Team Rocky Mountain Champions 1917, 1917

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Identifier: U300.01.0009.00002
Abstract

1917 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait on the DU campus, with University Hall partially visible in the background. Pictured, from left to right: Taylor (assistant coach), Lowstuter, Whyman, Banks, Brondt, Phillips, Hosmer, Mason, Landrum, Anderson (captain), McLaughlin (mascot), Wilson, Guerra, Bartlett, Flint, Rantschiter, Walker, Mallett, Andrews, Sites, Gibson, and Fike (coach).

Dates: 1917

University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1954

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00073
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team cheers at an airport. Coach Bob Blackman and Chancellor Alter lead the cheering.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team and Coach, 1954

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Identifier: U300.01.0010.00360
Abstract

1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players pose together in two rows for a team photograph. Front row first from left is Bob Patmon (42), Bob Huber (63) can be seen front row center. Back row sixth from left Willie Frank (47) and last in back row George Colbert (20) are visible.

Dates: 1954