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 95 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Scrimmage, 1925 October 3
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team scrimmages for the first time at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Scrimmage, 1925 October 3
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.
University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1942
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.
University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1954
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team cheers at an airport. Coach Bob Blackman and Chancellor Alter lead the cheering.
University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team and Coach, 1954
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.
University of Denver Reds vs. Golds. A Preview of the 1955 Pioneers., 1955 April 30
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.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1955-1960
Aerial view of University of Denver (DU) Stadium (Hilltop) during a men's football game.
University of Denver Stadium Aerial Shot, 1954 November 6
University of Denver (DU) Stadium, also referred to as Hilltop, aerial view taken during a football game on November 6, 1954.
University of Denver Twenty-sixth Annual Athletic Award Dinner, 1961 June 1
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.
University of Denver vs. Colorado State University Men's Football Game, 1958 November 27
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.