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 4 Collections and/or Records:
Football Team in Hollywood on Way to Hawaii with Movie Star, between 1935-1940
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, California with actress Dorothy Lamour en route to Hawaii. Coach William ''Navy Bill'' Saunders and Ed Haynes are both pictured.
Letter to the Editor of the Los Angeles Times, 1968 May 14
Copy of a letter written by Dorothy Vorse to the editor of the Los Angeles Times lamenting the coverage of student riots that has largely omitted the actions of University of Denver Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell.
University of Denver vs. University of California-Los Angeles Men's Basketball Game, 1976 January 2
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball player Jim Mitchem (42) grabs a rebound in front of opposing UCLA player Marques Johnson (54) during a game on January 2, 1976 in the Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles California. UCLA won the game 111-79.
University of Denver vs. University of California-Los Angeles Men's Basketball Game, 1976 January 2
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball player Jim Ranson (5) jumps and passes the ball to his side in front of opposing UCLA player Rich Washington (31) during a game on January 2, 1976 in the Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles California. UCLA won the game 111-79.