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 97 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Coaches John Roning and Rusty Fairly, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coach and former DU football player Rusty Fairly points to his toes as his leg is wrapped in a cast and he holds a crutch in his left hand. Men's football coach John Roning points at the injured foot as well.
University of Denver Men's Football Coaches Tom Benich and Rusty Fairly, between 1956-1958
Contact sheet with two images of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coaches Tom Benich and Rusty Fairly posing for a photograph on the field.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team watches the action of the game while on the sidelines.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players sit on the bench and watch the action on the field from the sidelines.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1959-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coach John Roning points towards the action on the field while standing next to the sideline on the Pioneers bench during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players hoist head coach John Roning on their shoulders as they celebrate during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players chase after an opposing player who runs with the ball towards the end zone during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1956-1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) runs for a touchdown during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players run towards an opposing quarterback who prepares to throw a pass during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players (82 and 78) rush towards an opposing quarterback (11) who is in motion to pass the ball during a game.