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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 95 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Men's Football Scrimmage, 1925 October 3

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0051.00032
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team scrimmages for the first time at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1925 October 3

University of Denver Men's Football Scrimmage, 1925 October 3

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0051.00033
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team scrimmages for the first time at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. In the image a football player punts the ball into the air.

Dates: 1925 October 3

University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1954

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00073
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team cheers at an airport. Coach Bob Blackman and Chancellor Alter lead the cheering.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1942

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0052.00011
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team huddles around their coaches during a practice in Denver, Colorado. Head football coach Ellison Ketchum is pictured kneeling on the left.

Dates: 1942

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

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Identifier: U300.01.0010.00360
Abstract

1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players pose together in two rows for a team photograph. Front row first from left is Bob Patmon (42), Bob Huber (63) can be seen front row center. Back row sixth from left Willie Frank (47) and last in back row George Colbert (20) are visible.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Reds vs. Golds. A Preview of the 1955 Pioneers., 1955 April 30

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Identifier: U300.05.0024.00101
Abstract

1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football scrimmage game program between the team. One team is the Reds, the other team is the Golds. Noted as the 22nd annual spring football game on April 30, 1955 at the University of Denver (DU) Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program features rosters and coaches for both teams as well as a 1955 home football schedule.

Dates: 1955 April 30

University of Denver Stadium, between 1955-1960

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Identifier: U300.01.0052.00021
Abstract

Aerial view of University of Denver (DU) Stadium (Hilltop) during a men's football game.

Dates: between 1955-1960

University of Denver Stadium Aerial Shot, 1954 November 6

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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

University of Denver Twenty-sixth Annual Athletic Award Dinner, 1961 June 1

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Identifier: U300.05.0028.00027
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers athletics awards program. Sports include football, ice hockey, men's basketball, men's skiing, men's wrestling, men's swimming, men's gymnastics, men's soccer, men's baseball, men's track, men's golf, and men's tennis. Contents of the guide include individual athlete names designated by sport.

Dates: 1961 June 1

University of Denver vs. Colorado State University Men's Football Game, 1958 November 27

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Identifier: U300.07.0065.00001
Abstract

Film of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team's game against Colorado State University (CSU) on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1958. Playing in heavy snow at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado, the Pioneers lost the game 8-9. Reel starts with game in progress. Scoring summary lists attendance as 4,130. CSU: TD--Hanks (10, pass--Glick). FG--Clark (20, p.k.). DU: TD--Mullliner (13, run). Safety--Bad center on CSU punt attempt.

Dates: 1958 November 27