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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 110 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 2

1913 University of Denver Men's Basketball Team, 1913

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00016
Abstract

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

Dates: 1913
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 29

1935 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1935

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0008.00724
Abstract

1935 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait. Coach Percy Locey is pictured in the back row, far left, and Coach Clyde ''Cac'' Hubbard is pictured in the back row, far right. Reproduced in the 1936 Kynewisbok, page 128.

Dates: 1935
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 8

1953-1954 University of Denver Ski Team, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00023
Abstract The University of Denver (DU) ski team, 1954 National Collegiate Ski Champions, several of whom are holding trophies, pose for a group portrait at the airport with a sign that reads ''Welcome Home National Collegiate Ski Champions.'' Front row (left to right): John G. L'Orange ('55), Russell Crook ('55), Francis Wallace ('56), Coach Willy Schaeffler, David C. Shaw ('57), Glynn Cress ('57), Gunnar Jansen ('56). Back row: Dale F. Thompson ('55), Marvin L. Crawford ('54), Alvin Paul Wegeman...
Dates: 1954
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 4

1956 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00364
Abstract 1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football freshman team pose for a team photograph in the bleachers. Front row: Lowell Brady, Richard Buck, Frank Rendy, Leon Hilderman, Bob Fisher, Barnard Houston, Bob Sands, Tim Barrett, Leo Guest, and assistant coach Jay Schnitker. Row two: Jack Work, Paul Collins, Doug Hancock, John Colinsky, John Dertinger, Ceasar Duso, Jim Dolin, Jerry Dillon, Ron Black, and coach Dale Hardy. Row three: Lou Pirilli, Tom Sutton, Chuck Peters, Al Brenen, Dick...
Dates: 1956
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 10

1957-1958 University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Team, between 1957-1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0069.00067
Abstract 1957-1958 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey team poses for a group portrait. Team would go on to become the 1958 NCAA National Champions. Front row (left to right): Alan Cook, Wayne Klinck, head coach Murray Armstrong, captain Ed Zemrau, and Rodney Schneck. Middle row: Murray MacDonald, Gordon Cresswell, Bruce Walker, Con Collie, and Dennis Slinn. Back row: Blair Livingstone, Barry Sharp, John Barnhill, Walt Dingwall, Murray Massier, Jim Brown, John Godfrey, and John...
Dates: between 1957-1958
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 69

1958 University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Team, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0008.00654
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey team and 1958 NCAA National Champions pose for a group portrait. Front row (left to right): Alan Cook, Wayne Klinck, Coach Murry Armstrong, Ed Zemrau (captain) and Rodney Schneck; Middle row (L-R): Murray MacDonald, Gordon Cresswell, Bruce Walker, Con Collie and Dennis Slinn; Back row (L-R): Blair Livingstone, Barry Sharp, Al Barnhill, Walt Dingwall, Murray Massier, Jim Brown, John Godfrey and John MacMillan.

Dates: 1958
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 8

1959-1960 University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Team, between 1959-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0390.00001
Abstract Photographic image and name plate containing the members of the 1959-1960 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey team and 1960 NCAA-WCHA Champions. Back row (left to right): Coach Murray Armstrong, Norb Kemp, Max Geisthardt, Terry Lomnes, Bill Masterton, Ken Williamson, Dick Jacob, Jerry Walker, Trent Beatty, George Konik, Paul Josephson, Paul DiNapoli. Front row: Grant Munro, Con Collie, Murray MacDonald, Bruce Walker, George Kirkwood, John MacMillan (captain), Ray Hamlin,...
Dates: between 1959-1960
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 390

1960-1961 University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Team, between 1960-1961

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0390.00002
Abstract Photographic image and name plate containing the members of the 1960-1961 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey team and 1961 NCAA-WCHA Champions. Back row (left to right): Norb Kemp, Dymetry Warnyca, Jack Wilson, Dick Jacob, Max Geisthardt, Greg Lacomy, Paul DiNapoli. Middle row: Trent Beatty, Terry Lomnes, Marshall Johnston, Coach Murray Armstrong, Ken Williamson, Jerry Duffus, Jon Art, Jerry Walker. Front row: Marty Howe, George Konik, George Kirkwood, Grant Munro,...
Dates: between 1960-1961
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 390

1961 University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team and Coaches, 1961

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0059.00106
Abstract

1961 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's track and field team poses for a group portrait with coaches. Standing (l-r): Ed Laipenieks, Walt Ptasnik, Tom MacArthur, Juris Laipenieks, John Price, Dan Killingsworth, Joe Fontaine, Cris Salbeck. Kneeling: Coach Tom Benich, Everett Beck, Don Scheider, Jim Eastin, Jerry Austin, and Jack Wackwitz. Reproduced in the 1961 Kynewisbok, page 235.

Dates: 1961
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 59

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