University of Denver
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 folderFound in 28 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Gymnastics Team Member, between 1968-1973
University of Denver (DU) men's gymnastics team member performs a flip in the air during a routine.
University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team, 1923
University of Denver (DU) members of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', pose with Physical Director Granville Johnson in Denver, Colorado. Buchtel Memorial Chapel is visible in the background. From left to right: Asher H. Patten, Raymond D. Hampton, Joseph P. Graves, physical director Granville Johnson, Max M. Vinsonhaler, Charles C. Dickson, Arden E. Ratcliff, and Arthur A. Huffsmith.
University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team, 1923
University of Denver (DU) members of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', pose with Physical Director Granville Johnson in Denver, Colorado. Buchtel Memorial Chapel is visible in the background. From left to right: Asher H. Patten, Raymond D. Hampton, Joseph P. Graves, physical director Granville Johnson, Max M. Vinsonhaler, Charles C. Dickson, Arden E. Ratcliff, and Arthur A. Huffsmith.
University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team Members, 1923
Three 1923 University of Denver (DU) members of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', perform handstands on chairs outside as fellow gymnasts look on. The three men performing the handstands are identified as Dewey, Johnson, and Taylor. Granville B. Johnson (center) acted as Physical Director.
University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team Members, 1923
A University of Denver (DU) member of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', poses in a handstand on chairs for a picture.
University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team Members, 1923
Three University of Denver (DU) members of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', perform a maneuver that sends two members identified as Granville B. Johnson and Dewey tumbling in the air off the feet of another identified as Max M. Vinsonhaler.
University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team Members, 1923
Two University of Denver (DU) members of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', perform a shoulder stand. Identified individuals are Max M. Vinsonhaler and Arthur A. Huffsmith.
University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team Members, 1923
Two University of Denver (DU) members of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', perform a side legger with one individual in the air. Identified individuals are Max M. Vinsonhaler and Arthur A. Huffsmith.
University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team Members, 1923
Two University of Denver (DU) members of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', perform a layout pitch where Max M. Vinsonhaler throws Arthur A. Huffsmith into the air.
University of Denver Men's Tumbling Team Members, 1923
University of Denver (DU) member of the ''Gyros Club'', alternately known as the ''Tumbling Team'', Granville B. Johnson holds a handstand and balances on a chair.