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 15863 Collections and/or Records:
1949 Football Information From the University of Denver, 1949
1949 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football information mailer featuring team roster, coaching staff, individual player information, season ticket order form, and schedule.
1953-1954 University of Denver Ski Team, 1954
1953 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1953
1953 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football freshman team pose for a team photograph in the grass.
1954-55 University of Denver Winter Sports Information, 1954-1955
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.
1954 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1954
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.
1954 University of Denver Varsity Football Squad Skyline Conference Champions, 1954
1955 DU Football Highlights, 1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football highlights from 1955.
1955 Football Outlook, 1955
1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football information featuring team roster, coaching staff, individual player information, and schedule.
1956 Skyline Conference Wrestling Champions, 1956
1956 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1956
1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses in an offensive formation for a group portrait. Front line from left to right: right end Ernie Pitts, right tackle Ralph Meyer, right guard Bob Huber, center Bob Garrard, left guard Jerry Nawrocki, left tackle Nick Angele, and left end Joe Strasser. Back line: right half Johnny Wilson (22), full back Dick Gupton (31), and left half George Colbert (21). Al Yanowich is under center at quarterback.