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 825 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Football Game and Stadium, between 1945-1960
Copy negative with two images. Top image: University of Denver men's football game at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. Bottom image: Aerial view of the University of Denver stadium during a men's football game in Denver, Colorado. Veterans' housing and Quonset huts are visible in the foreground.
University of Denver Football Information 1955, 1955
1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football information for press, radio, and television featuring team roster, coaching staff, individual player information, a map of the press booth, and schedule.
University of Denver Football Player, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football player (14) poses for a portrait.
University of Denver Football Player and Coach John Roning, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football player and coach John Roning pose with a copy of the Rocky Mountain News, reading, ''DU is Victor in Weird Game.''
University of Denver Football Player and Unidentified Man, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player and unidentified man paint and inspect football helmets.
University of Denver Football Player Terry Schiessler, 1954
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football player Terry Schiessler poses for a portrait.
University of Denver Football Players, 1954
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose for a portrait in the locker room. Back row far left is identified as Willie Anthony, and back row far right is identified as Bob Burkey.
University of Denver Football Players, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football player has his shoulder pads adjusted by another player while holding his helmet.
University of Denver Football Players, between 1957-1958
Three University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose for a group portrait on a stadium ladder. Identified in the middle is Danny Loos, and beneath him is Melvin Johnson.
University of Denver Football Players Dick Herman and Charles Olson, 1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football players Dick Herman and Charles Olson pose for a portrait.