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 1072 Collections and/or Records:
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, Reds vs. Golds, A Preview of the 1955 Pioneers, 22nd Annual Spring Football Game, D. U. Stadium, April 30, 2 p.m., 1954
Program for 1954 Spring Football game previewing the 1955 University of Denver Pioneer Football team. Program lists the team rosters: Reds coached by Chet Nelson versus the Golds coached by Jack Carberry, probable starting lineups. Page 4 contains 1955 DU home football game schedule and an order form for 1955 season tickets. Embossed: RMW Library of Max Willsey.
University of Denver, Reds vs. Golds, A Preview of the 1955 Pioneers, 22nd Annual Spring Football Game, D. U. Stadium, April 30, 2 p.m., 1954
Program for 1954 Spring Football game previewing the 1955 University of Denver Pioneer Football team. Program lists the team rosters: Reds coached by Chet Nelson versus the Golds coached by Jack Carberry, probable starting lineups. Page 4 contains 1955 DU home football game schedule and an order form for 1955 season tickets.
University of Denver, Skyline Champions, Football Information, 1955, Press, Radio, Television, 1955
University of Denver Football press book. Contains the University of Denver's 1955 varsity and freshman football season schedules, 1954 varsity and freshman results, brief biographies of DU coaching staff, 1955 schedule of games listed by opponent and including DU's past record with opponent, 1955 University of Denver Football Roster, player sketches, list of lettermen returning and not returning, name pronunciation guide, press and radio information.
University of Denver, Skyline Champions, Football Information, 1955, Press, Radio, Television, 1955
University of Denver Stadium, between 1930-1970
Aerial view of the side of the University of Denver stadium in Denver, Colorado. A tennis court is partially visible, and a high relief sculpture is visible in the foreground.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1945-1960
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.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1940-1960
University of Denver Pioneers marching band performs at halftime during a near-capacity men's football night game, in a formation that spells out ''DU,'' at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1925-1935
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.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1925-1935
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.