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 18 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Football Field Hall of Fame Presentation for Tad Wieman, 1956
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football field hall of fame presentation for athletic director Tad Wieman with individuals spelling the name Tad across the field.
University of Denver Football Player and Coach John Roning, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football player and coach John Roning pose with a copy of the Rocky Mountain News, reading, ''DU is Victor in Weird Game.''
University of Denver Guest Football Coaches, between 1950-1955
Two University of Denver (DU) Pioneers guest coaches hold up a clipboard and confer in front of a sign that reads: ''Winningest Coaches (Pct.): Carberry: 1.000 (1-0), Wilkinson: .901, Tatum: .800, Blaik: .794.'' Jack Carberry, sports editor of the Denver Post newspaper, stands on the left.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Fred Boehm (41) catches the ball in the endzone during a night game. Teammate Joe Strasser (82) can be seen in the background in a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1958-1959
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Bob Miller (15) prepares to throw the football as teammates block rushing defenders. Richard Budil (36) can be seen making a diving block.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1958-1959
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Lloyd Logan (20) stiff-arms an opposing player (75) attempting to make a tackle as Logan runs with the ball.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1960
1960 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team offensive unit in formation prior to snapping the ball with the opposing defense waiting. Quarterback Ramiro Escandon (14) can be seen under center with half back Bill Hammons (23) behind him to his right. Right end John Hayhurst (80) is also visible in the game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (21) runs with the ball to the left side as two opposing players, one standing and one diving, attempt to tackle him during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) being brought down by multiple opponents as he runs up the middle with the ball. Teammate Danny Loos (31) can be seen in the backfield in a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Fred Tesone (43) about to get hit from the side as he watches teammates tackle an opposing Colorado College player running with the ball during a night game on September 17, 1954 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.