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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 4 Collections and/or Records:

Cheerleaders Dancing at Football Game

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0130.0012.00005
Abstract

Four female cheerleaders dance on the sidelines at a football game at University of Denver Stadium while a male cheerleader looks on. The cheerleaders are wearing sneakers, knee-length skirts, DU sweaters, and headscarves. Football players standing on the sidelines, piles of snow, and the South High School building are visible in the background.

Dates: 1950-1999

Former University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1996 October 24-27

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0012.00123
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose for a photograph with a current Pioneers cheerleader during a reunion held in October 1996. On the cheerleader's left is John Woudenberg and Ed Estlow.

Dates: 1996 October 24-27

University of Denver Cheerleaders, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00118.00002
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers cheerleaders jump in the air while holding megaphones on the field of the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Cheerleaders and Men's Football Team, between 1930-1940

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00118
Abstract

Set of two photographic negatives of University of Denver Pioneer cheerleaders and men's football team.

Dates: between 1930-1940