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 585 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player dives and wraps his arms around the legs of an opposing player (22) running with the ball. Two other DU players prepare to make contact with the opposing player during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (16) attempts to tackle an opposing player (44) running with the ball up the middle as the player tries to break the tackle in the middle of a pile up during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (88) attempts to tackle an opposing player (22) running with the ball up the middle during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (47) misses a block on an opposing defender (21) as a DU teammate (24) runs with the ball around defenders during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player jumps up to disrupt a pass from the opposing quarterback during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado. The bleachers and fans (many of whom are wrapped in blankets) are visible, and there is snow on the field and in the bleachers.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1955
A University of Denver Pioneers men's football player is tackled with the ball as a near-capacity crowd watches during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1954
University of Denver Pioneers men's football defensive player tackles an opposing player (12) near the sidelines during a home game at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. A sign in the background reads: ''Football University of Denver 1954 Home Schedule: Fri. Sept. 17, Colorado College 8:15. Fri. Oct. 8, Montana 8:15. Fri. Oct. 22, Wichita 8:15. Fri. Oct. 29, New Mexico 8:15. Sat. Nov. 6, Brigham Young 1:30. Thurs. Nov. 25, Colo. A&M 1:30. Buy Season Tickets...and Save!''
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1930-1950
University of Denver Pioneers men's football team sets up a defensive play during a near-capacity night game at the DU Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The scoreboard reads: ''1 Quarter. Visitors: 8. Denver: 13. 2 Down. 3 Yards to Go. 7:30.''
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Danny Loos (31) runs with the ball to the left as opposing defenders give chase and teammate Jack Work (24) prepares to block. A referee paying attention to the action on the field is in the foreground of the photograph in a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players attempt to tackle an opposing player (44) running the ball as a teammate (70) performs a block. Pioneers quarterback Don McCall (16) can be seen making chase near the play in a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.