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 8 Collections and/or Records:
Skyline Football 1961 Grid Record-Roster Book and basketball Record Book, 1961
1961 Skyline Football Conference information guide featuring conference records, standings and awards from the previous year, individual team football rosters, coaching staffs, and school information, and conference basketball records.
University of Denver Football Players Sal Cesario and Jack Work, 1958
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.
University of Denver Football Practice with Coach John Roning, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football players lift their legs as head coach John Roning inspects their cleats during practice in the University of Denver Stadium.
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 Coaches, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coaches measure the height of the grass on the field. One coach kneels on one knee while the other lays flat on his stomach.
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 Player Fred Mahaffey with Coach Bob Blackman and Chancellor Chester Alter, 1953 November
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Fred Mahaffey stands between University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter (left) and head coach Bob Blackman.
University of Denver Stadium Aerial Shot, 1954 November 6
University of Denver (DU) Stadium, also referred to as Hilltop, aerial view taken during a football game on November 6, 1954.