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University of Denver

 Organization

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 folder

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

Student Spirit, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0129.0002.00004
Abstract

The image depicts four unidentified students holding University of Denver paraphernalia at the school's bookstore, circa 1950.

Dates: circa 1950

University of Denver Cheerleader, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0088.0028.00002
Abstract

Photographic image of an unidentified University of Denver cheerleader giving the Air Academy Salute in 1954. The cheerleader is wearing a sweater that says "U of D", holding a gun, and wearing a hat. Behind her is a building to the right and trees to the left.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Cheerleaders, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00118.00002
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers cheerleaders jump in the air while holding megaphones on the field of the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Cheerleaders, between 1975-1985

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0008.00708
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers cheerleaders put on a performance.

Dates: between 1975-1985

University of Denver Cheerleaders and Men's Football Team, between 1930-1940

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00118
Abstract

Set of two photographic negatives of University of Denver Pioneer cheerleaders and men's football team.

Dates: between 1930-1940

University of Denver Men's Basketball Cheerleader, between 1997-2001

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0008.00384
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball cheerleader is lifted in the air with her pom poms held over her head.

Dates: between 1997-2001

University of Denver Men's Basketball Cheerleader, between 1997-2001

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0008.00385
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball cheerleader is lifted into the air while giving the number one signal.

Dates: between 1997-2001

University of Denver Men's Basketball Cheerleader, between 1997-2001

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0008.00386
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball cheerleader is lifted into the air with her hands over her head.

Dates: between 1997-2001

University of Denver Men's Basketball Cheerleader, between 1997-2001

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0008.00389
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball cheerleader raises her hands over her head.

Dates: between 1997-2001

University of Denver Men's Basketball Cheerleaders, between 1997-2001

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0008.00396
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball cheerleaders on the sidelines.

Dates: between 1997-2001