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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 78 Collections and/or Records:

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

1954 University of Denver Mountain States Conference Men's Football Trophy, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00038
Abstract

Front view of the 1954 University of Denver (DU) men's football Mountain States Conference (also known as the Skyline Conference) championship trophy. Trophy plaque engraving reads: ''Mt States Athl Conference Champions 1954.''

Dates: 1954

1958 University of Denver Men's Hockey Coach Murray Armstrong, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00089
Abstract

Contact sheet with two images of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's hockey coach Murray Armstrong. Top image: Murray Armstrong poses with the trophy for the eleventh annual National Collegiate Hockey Championships for 1958. Bottom image: Similar image with brighter lights and less contrast and focus of Murray Armstrong posing with the trophy.

Dates: 1958

1958 University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey National Championship Trophy, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00342
Abstract

Contact sheet with two images of the 1958 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey national championship trophy.

Dates: 1958

1959 Nevada Winter Carnival Winning Team Jumping, 1959

 Item
Identifier: U300.08.0435.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's skiing trophy from the 1959 Nevada Winter Carnival for jumping.

Dates: 1959

1962 University of Denver Athletics Awards Banquet, 1962 July 27

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0014.00052
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers athletics awards banquet. Contact sheet of negatives.

Dates: 1962 July 27

1964 University of Denver Men's Hockey National Championship Award, 1970 June 10

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0014.00027
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's hockey award ''1964 N.C.A.A. Ice Hockey Championships''. Contact sheet of negatives.

Dates: 1970 June 10

1973 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Ice Hockey Championship Second Place Trophy, between 1973-1975

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0055.00049
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey second place trophy from the National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship in 1973.

Dates: between 1973-1975

1973 University of Denver Inter-Mountain Swimming League Championship Trophy, 1973

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0013.00068
Abstract

1973 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Inter-Mountain Swimming League championship trophy.

Dates: 1973

1976 University of Denver Athletics Awards, 1976 March 31

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0014.00057
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's hockey award ceremony.

Dates: 1976 March 31