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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 27 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Men's Football Players with Rifles, between 1956-1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00121
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose with rifles. Don McCall (16) stands and aims a rifle while teammates Melvin Johnson (43), Jerry Munda (83) and Danny Loos (31) watch from a kneeling position.

Dates: between 1956-1958

University of Denver Men's Football Practice, between 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00009
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's football player (20) runs with the ball as player (21) in the far left and player (54) to the right try to tackle him during a practice at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Stadium, between 1925-1935

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0009.00032.00001
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium.

Dates: between 1925-1935

University of Denver Stadium, between 1945-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00128.00001
Abstract

Aerial view of the University of Denver (DU) stadium during a men's football game in Denver, Colorado. Quonset huts and veterans' housing are visible in the foreground.

Dates: between 1945-1960

University of Denver Stadium, between 1925-1935

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0008.01201
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver football stadium during a men's football game in Denver, Colorado. The field next to the stadium is filled with cars, and the stands are visible.

Dates: between 1925-1935

University of Denver Stadium, 1953 April

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0060.00026
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers fans pack the stands of the stadium during a men's football game.

Dates: 1953 April

University of Denver Stadium Aerial Shot, 1954 November 6

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0029.00044
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Stadium, also referred to as Hilltop, aerial view taken during a football game on November 6, 1954.

Dates: 1954 November 6