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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 42647 Collections and/or Records:

1953-1954 Releases, 1953-1954

 File
Identifier: U300.06.0018.0020
Abstract

Press releases from 1953-1954.

Dates: 1953-1954
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 18

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

1953 Football, 1953

 File
Identifier: U300.06.0021.0038
Abstract

Men's football rosters, statistics, scores, game notes from 1953.

Dates: 1953
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 21

1953 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1953

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00366
Abstract

1953 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football freshman team pose for a team photograph in the grass.

Dates: 1953
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 10

1954-55 University of Denver Winter Sports Information, 1954-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0028.00002
Abstract

1954-1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers winter sports information guide for press, radio, and television. Sports include ice hockey, men's basketball, men's skiing, and men's swimming. Contents of the guide include individual sport schedules, rosters, coaching staffs, records, and statistics.

Dates: 1954-1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Publications / Box 28

1954-1955 Releases, 1954-1955

 File
Identifier: U300.06.0018.0019
Abstract

Press releases from 1954-1955.

Dates: 1954-1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 18

1954 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00357
Abstract

1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players pose together in two rows for a team photograph. Front row third from left Bob Huber (63), Willie Frank (47), and George Colbert (20) are visible.

Dates: 1954
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 10

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 4

1954 University of Denver Varsity Football Squad Skyline Conference Champions, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.08.0430.00001
Abstract Image of the 1954 University of Denver varsity football squad and Skyline Conference champions superimposed on a wooden plaque. Back row (l-r): Bert Cooper, John Crawford, Joe Douglas (manager), Don Cushing (manager), Jack Musick (line coach), Wilber Volz (backfield coach), Dick Tomlinson (end coach), Earl Hamilton (freshman coach), Bob Blackman (head coach). Row four: Willie Jackson, Jim Pokipala, Jerry Nawrocki, Carl Halstead, Bob Burkey, Gary Nelson, Sel Elizondo, Charles Bernard,...
Dates: 1954
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Memorabilia / Box 430

1955-1956 Releases, 1955-1956

 File
Identifier: U300.06.0018.0018
Abstract

Press releases from 1955-1956.

Dates: 1955-1956
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 18

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