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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:

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 4

1983-1984 University of Denver Ski Team, 1984 January 10

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0003.00003
Abstract

The 1983-1984 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team, some holding skis and wearing ski gear, pose for a group portrait outdoors in a parking lot on the DU campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1984 January 10
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 3

DU Championship Ski Team with Chancellor Ritchie and Trophy, circa 2001

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0003.00001
Abstract

Photographic image of Chancellor Ritchie holding a skiiing tropy, standing in front of a group of students. Believed to be one of the DU championship ski teams, perhaps 2000 or 2001. At the University of Denver, circa 2001.

Dates: circa 2001
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Biographical Files / Box 141 / Ritchie, Daniel Photos 3

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