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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 Men's Football Game, between 1958-1959

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00129
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Bob Miller (15) prepares to throw the football as teammates block rushing defenders. Richard Budil (36) can be seen making a diving block.

Dates: between 1958-1959

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1956-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00142
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (21) runs with the ball to the left side as two opposing players, one standing and one diving, attempt to tackle him during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1956-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00143
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) being brought down by multiple opponents as he runs up the middle with the ball. Teammate Danny Loos (31) can be seen in the backfield in a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1958