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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 29 Collections and/or Records:

2002 University of Denver vs. University of New Orleans Women's Basketball Game, 2002 February 24

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0046.00003.00072
Abstract

2002 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's basketball player Melissa Garcia stands next to her parents and Ruckus the mascot to celebrate her last home game for the Pioneers before a game against New Orleans in the Magness Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 2002 February 24

2002 University of Denver vs. University of South Alabama Women's Basketball Game, 2002 February 21

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0046.00003.00041
Abstract

2002 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's basketball mascot Ruckus preforms at half court during intermission in a game against University of South Alabama in the Magness Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 2002 February 21

2002 University of Denver vs. University of South Alabama Women's Basketball Game, 2002 February 21

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0046.00003.00042
Abstract

2002 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's basketball mascot Ruckus preforms at half court during intermission in a game against University of South Alabama in the Magness Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 2002 February 21

Denver Boone at Basketball Game, 1972 January 11

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0019.00003
Abstract

Black and white contact sheet of images of "Denver Boone," former mascot of the University of Denver, at a basketball game in Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1972 January 11

Denver Boone at Basketball Game

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0019.00004
Abstract

Black and white photograph of "Denver Boone," former mascot of the University of Denver, at a basketball game. The shot is taken from below, with the backboard and stadium lights in the background, and several players can be seen shooting at the basket, apparently in warm-ups.

Dates: 1972-1983

Denver Boone at Basketball Game (Frame 10), 1972 January 11

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0019.00003.00001
Abstract

"Denver Boone," former mascot of the University of Denver, walks the sideline at a basketball game in Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1972 January 11

Denver Boone at Telethon

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0019.00002
Abstract

Color slide depicting "Denver Boone," the former mascot of the University of Denver, standing in an unidentified room with a row of persons calling on telephones from a table next to him.

Dates: 1972-1983

Denver Boone Riding Jeep in Parade

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0019.00001
Abstract Black and white negative of "Denver Boone," former mascot of the University of Denver, standing on top of a Jeep in a parade in an unidentified location. Boone is wearing a shirt reading "Denver" with a Boone logo on it and is wearing a large stuffed mask over his read. The sides of the Jeep are decorated with white papier-mache or frills, and several students are riding in the back of the Jeep or sitting on the hood. One student is wearing a shirt with the Greek letters Alpha Gamma Delta,...
Dates: 1972-1983

Denver Boone Riding Jeep in Parade

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0029.00005
Abstract Black and white print of "Denver Boone," former mascot of the University of Denver, standing on top of a Jeep in a parade in an unidentified location. Boone is wearing a shirt reading "Denver" with a Boone logo on it and is wearing a large stuffed mask over his read. The sides of the Jeep are decorated with white papier-mache or frills, and several students are riding in the back of the Jeep or sitting on the hood. One student is wearing a shirt with the Greek letters Alpha Gamma Delta,...
Dates: 1974-1987

"Ruckus" at Homecoming Barbecue, between 1999-2003

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0001.00001
Abstract

Ruckus the red-tailed hawk, former mascot of the University of Denver, shakes the hand of an unidentified alumna during a Homecoming Barbecue in Gates Field House in the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1999-2003