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 250 Collections and/or Records:
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 Football Unidentified Staff Member, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football unidentified staff member poses for a portrait.
University of Denver Men's Football Unidentified Staff Member, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football unidentified staff member poses for a portrait.
University of Denver Men's Football Unidentified Staff Member, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football unidentified staff member poses for a portrait.
University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Coach Dale Hardy, between 1956-1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football coach Dale Hardy poses for a portrait.
University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Coach Jess Mortensen, between 1945-1951
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football coach Jess Mortensen poses for a portrait.
University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Coach Jess Mortenson, 1949
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football coach Jess Mortenson poses for a portrait
University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Coach Mike Jurich, between 1950-1953
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football coach Mike Jurich poses for a portrait.
University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Coach Rusty Fairly, 1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football coach Harold ''Rusty'' Fairly poses for a portrait.