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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 39 Collections and/or Records:

1952 University of Denver Ski Team, 1952

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0003.00034
Abstract

The 1952 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team poses for a group portrait outdoors. Left to right: Dick Tallman, Albert Boe, Marvin Crawford, Roger Smades, Coach Willy Schaeffler, Dale Thompson, Tony Deane, Tom Hoffman, Magnus Bucher. Not in picture: Jerry Hiatt, Chuck Maddalone, and Tom Carter.

Dates: 1952

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

1954-1955 University of Denver Ski Team, between 1954-1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00032
Abstract The 1954-1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers national championship men's ski team poses outdoors for a group portrait, holding their skis and wearing ski gear, in Aspen, Colorado. Front row (left to right): Willis Olson, Craig Lussi, Buddie Werner, Larry Lewis, Alfred Vincelette, Keith Wegeman. Back row: John Cress, David Shaw, Bamse Woronovsky, Dave Miller, Henning Arstal, Coach Willy Schaeffler, Ole Gotaas, Gunnar Jansen, Dale Thompson, Tom Carter, Paul Wegeman. Snowy mountains are...
Dates: between 1954-1955

1955 University of Denver Ski Team and Coaches, 1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0003.00274
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team and coaches pose for a group portrait. Row 1: Willis S. Olson, Craig Lussi, Bud Werner, Larry Lewis, Alfred L. Vincelette, Assistant Coach Keith Wegeman. Row 2: John Cress, Dave Shaw, Bamse Woronovsky, Dave Miller, Henning Arstall, Coach Willie Schaeffler, Ole Gotaas, Gunnar Jansen, Dale Thompson, Tom Carter, Paul Wegeman.

Dates: 1955

1958 University of Denver Ski Team, 1958

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Identifier: U300.01.0013.00054
Abstract

1958 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team pose for a team portrait. Coach Willy Schaeffler can be seen on the far right. Printed above and below image: ''Seasons Greetings. The 1958 DU Ski Team.''

Dates: 1958

1958 University of Denver Ski Team Postcard, 1958

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00044
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team photographic postcard addressed to Dr. & Mrs. Louis A. Breternitz. Postmarked Denver, Colo. Dec 22, 1958. U.S. postage 3 cents. Signed by 1958 DU ski team members Mauritz Sonberg, Ted Farwell, Al Vincelette, Tom Carter, Clarence Servold, Bob Gray, Oddvar Ronnestad, John Thorpe, Peder Pytte, Martti Korhonen, and Coach Willy Schaeffler.

Dates: 1958

1961 University of Denver Ski Team, 1961

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00041
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team members Alan Miller, Jim Shea, Charles Ferries, Jan Erik Blom, Asbjorn Nordheim, Knut Istad, Coach Willy Schaeffler, and John Koltzow pose for a portrait. Label on image states: ''Absent: Chris Selbeck.''

Dates: 1961

1964 University of Denver Ski Team, 1964

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00043
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers 1964 ski team poses for a portrait. From left to right: assistant coach Oyvind Floystad, Harald A. Bjerke, Lasse Ottersen, Aarne M. Valkama, Philip E. Shama, head coach Willy Schaeffler, Spencer W. Brooks, Christopher J. Rounds, Rolf B. Dercum, Michael H. Baar, and Dexter M. Williams

Dates: 1964

1965 University of Denver Ski Team, 1965

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00042
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers 1965 ski team poses for a portrait. From left to right: coach Willy Schaeffler, Oivind Skauerud, Erik Jansen, Harald Bjerke, Ronald Downing, Richard McManus, Spencer Bocks, Michael Allsop, Donald Brooks, Robert Kiessel, Fredrick Chaffee, Jon Terje Overland, Steinar Fjeldheim, and Robert Kettenhofen.

Dates: 1965

1966 University of Denver Men's Ski Team and Coaches, 1966

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0003.00276
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team and coaches pose for a group portrait. Back row (l-r): Steinar Fjeldheim, J. Chris Beattie, Michael E. Davenport, Ansten Samuelstuen, Coach Willy Schaeffler, Dennis M. McCoy, Jon Terje Overland, Walter H. Falk. Front row (l-r): Harald A. Bjerke, Oivind Skauerud, David J. Durrance, Michael G. Allsop, Donald J. Brooks.

Dates: 1966