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 147 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 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 Game and Stadium, between 1945-1960
Copy negative with two images. Top image: University of Denver men's football game at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. Bottom image: Aerial view of the University of Denver stadium during a men's football game in Denver, Colorado. Veterans' housing and Quonset huts are visible in the foreground.
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 Football Stadium, between 1945-1960
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium being cleared of snow by workers with shovels after a snow storm.
University of Denver Football Stadium, between 1945-1960
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium being cleared of snow by workers with shovels after a snow storm.
University of Denver Football Stadium, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium statue shown on the outside of the field.
University of Denver Football Stadium, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands.
University of Denver Football Stadium, 1948
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands.