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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 344 Collections and/or Records:

1892 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1892

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00180
Abstract

Partial roll of 6 35 mm. photographic copy negatives made from one photographic print of a group portrait of the University of Denver men's football team.

Dates: 1892

1892 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1892

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00180.00001
Abstract

The 1892 University of Denver men's football team poses for a group portrait indoors. Copy negative made from halftone photo mechanical print. Back row (left to right): Horace Avery, William Myer, J. Stanley Edwards, J. R. Swenson, Percy Thomas, unidentified. Middle row: Clyde Stevens, Walter Lipe, T. L. A. Shaffer, Jules F. Warnecke, John Morgan. Bottom row: Joe Post, Jesse Thornton, Mr. Young, Dr. Whitney. Re-photographed 20th century.

Dates: 1892

1897 University of Denver Men's Baseball Team, 1897

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0003.00046
Abstract

The 1897 University of Denver (DU) men's baseball team poses for a group portrait in a field; the Colorado State Capitol building is visible in the distance. Back row (left to right): Leon Hills (left field), William G. Plested (right field), Percy Fonda (first base), Clyde Stevens (center field). Middle row: Charles Deardorff (second base), George Toomey (short stop), Vincent Daniels (third base). Bottom row: O.L. Orton (pitcher), K.S. Harb (catcher).

Dates: 1897

1898-1899 University of Denver Men's Football Team, between 1898-1899

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Identifier: U300.01.0390.00011
Abstract

1898-1899 University of Denver men's football team poses indoors for a group portrait.

Dates: between 1898-1899

1898 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1898

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0052.00017
Abstract

1898-1899 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait.

Dates: 1898

1900 University of Denver Men's Baseball Team, 1900

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00253
Abstract

1900 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's baseball team poses for a team portrait.

Dates: 1900

1908 Football Team, 1908

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00166
Abstract

Roll of 35 mm. photographic copy negatives made from a group portrait of the 1908 University of Denver football team, with individual players identified. Copy negatives created December 30, 1974.

Dates: 1908

1910-1911 University of Denver Women's Basketball Team, between 1910-1911

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00111
Abstract

1910-1911 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's basketball team poses for a group portrait. Re-photographed 20th century.

Dates: between 1910-1911

1911-1912 University of Denver Women's Basketball Team, between 1911-1912

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00218
Abstract

The 1911-1912 University of Denver (DU) women's basketball team, in uniforms, poses outdoors in front of a brick wall in three rows in Denver, Colorado. Nellie Hall Bayles is pictured in the top row, far right.

Dates: between 1911-1912

1913 University of Denver Men's Basketball Team, 1913

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00007
Abstract

The 1913 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball team poses for a group portrait indoors. Back row (left to right): manager Myron Smith, unidentified, Guy Brubaker, Ben Pierce, and coach Hiram Wilson. Second row: Wesley Kemp, Elmo Robinson, captain Horatio Ramsey, Carl Melzer, and Harold Trunk. Laying down: Harry 'Swifty' Stender. Photographic print, reproduced from a halftone print in the 1914 Kynewisbok, page 124. Re-photographed 20th century.

Dates: 1913