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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 28 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Football Field Hall of Fame Presentation for Tad Wieman, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00131
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1956

University of Denver Football Stadium, 1925 October 24

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0389.00073
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium with the east stands filled with spectators soon after the completion of the stadium's construction.

Dates: 1925 October 24

University of Denver Football Stadium, 1926

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Identifier: U300.01.0389.00088
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a game.

Dates: 1926

University of Denver Football Team, Coaches, and Supporters, 1934 December 12

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00250
Abstract University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football team and supporters pose for a photograph with Governor Poindexter at Lolani Palace Honolulu, Hawaii on Dec. 12, 1934. Pictured team members include: Lorin Berry, John Hendryx, Jack VerLee, Ernie Rossi, Lenny Powers, Ben Quinn, Jack Walton, Jay VerLee, Hank Tavener, Heb Campbell, Ben Anthony, Emile Panek, Bus Bacon, Walt Deveraux, Coach Percy Locey, Art Brownell, Tom Fena, Chuck DeLacey, Lou Mahoney, Oc Eping, Dick Eping, Orme Hering, Alex...
Dates: 1934 December 12

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00033
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's football player jumps up to disrupt a pass from the opposing quarterback during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado. The bleachers and fans (many of whom are wrapped in blankets) are visible, and there is snow on the field and in the bleachers.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1930-1950

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00101
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's football team sets up a defensive play during a near-capacity night game at the DU Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The scoreboard reads: ''1 Quarter. Visitors: 8. Denver: 13. 2 Down. 3 Yards to Go. 7:30.''

Dates: between 1930-1950

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1960

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game during halftime with a group of military soldiers on the field as spectators watch at the University of Denver (DU) Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1945-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00078
Abstract

Aerial view of the University of Denver (DU) Stadium filled with spectators during a men's football game.

Dates: between 1945-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1937 November 25

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00081
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game image with a clear shot of the west stands.

Dates: 1937 November 25

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00089
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime performance by the band with the musicians lined up into three W's.

Dates: between 1950-1960