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 21 Collections and/or Records:
Homecoming Traditions - Students in Football Costumes, 1957 October
Black and white print of four apparently female students dressed up in football uniforms for Homecoming 1957 at the University of Denver. The students are wearing bandages on their faces and legs, and of them is preparing to snap the football to another. The room behind them is decorated with streamers, University of Denver pennants, and signs reading "No More Broadway Park!", "Press Box," and "Coach Crying Towel Ser[vice?]."
Sports - Football, 1908-1989
Black and white negatives and prints; and color prints and slides of football at the University of Denver.
Traditions - May Days 1951-1952, 1951-1952
Black and white negatives related to May Days activities from 1951-1952 at the University of Denver.
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 Men's Football Game, 1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player wraps up and tackles an opposing player to the ground during a night game.
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.