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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 4 Collections and/or Records:

Skyline Football 1961 Grid Record-Roster Book and basketball Record Book, 1961

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0411.00001
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1961

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0048.00106
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team watches the action of the game while on the sidelines.

Dates: between 1950-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1959-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00010
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coach John Roning walks down the sideline towards the Pioneers bench as he reacts to a controversial call.

Dates: between 1959-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00120
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player is tackled with the ball as teammates attempt to block. On the far left Willie Frank (43) is visible, and on the far right Jerry Nawrocki (61) can be seen.

Dates: 1955