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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 2 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Football Players Sal Cesario and Jack Work, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00086.00002
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football players Sal Cesario (78) practices lead blocking with his shoulders squared and his head down as Jack Work (24) runs behind him with the ball in his hand.

Dates: 1958

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

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00081
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's football coaches, including head coach John Roning, (bottom row, center) and assistant coach Harold ''Rusty'' Fairly (bottom row, left) pose for a group portrait on the field at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1956-1960