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 101 Collections and/or Records:
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 1920-1930
Exterior view of the University of Denver football stadium on the DU campus in Denver, Colorado (also known as ''Hilltop Stadium'' or ''Spring Hill Stadium'') from the parking area, which is nearly full. Several football players are visible on the field and sidelines.
University of Denver Stadium, 1953 April
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers fans pack the stands of the stadium during a men's football game.
University of Denver, University of Utah, October 20, 1934, 1934 October 20
Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Utah University on October 10, 1934 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.
University of Denver vs. University of Colorado at Boulder Men's Football Game, 1927
University of Denver Pioneers men's football team fights for possession of the ball during a game at the University of Denver stadium against the University of Colorado Buffaloes on Thanksgiving Day, 1927. DU won the game against the CU Buffs, 18-0.
University of Kansas vs. University of Denver, September 27, 1946, D.U. Stadium, 1946 September 27
Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against the University of Kansas on September 27, 1946 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.
University of Wyoming, Official Program, Denver vs. Wyoming, October 2, 1954, 1954
Program for the University of Denver football game against University of Wyoming on October 2, 1954 at Wyoming Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, Wyoming school songs. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.
Utah State's All Opponent Football Team 1955, 1956 February 1
Letter addressed to Jim Bowen, Ernie Pitts, and Ed Horvat from Utah State Agricultural College. The letter gives a first and second team for the 1955 season of players found exceptional according to Utah State. University of Denver (DU) players include first team: Ernie Pitts, Ed Horvat, and Jimmy Bowen. Second Team: Larry Ross, and Ed Elizondo.
Utah vs Denver, 1936 October 17
Program for the University of Denver football game against University of Utah on October 17, 1936 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits.