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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 825 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Men's Football Player, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0012.00008
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (65) runs towards the camera with his mouth open.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Player, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0012.00011
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player stretches out his body with his feet off the ground to catch the ball as the ball hits his hands.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Player, 1954

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00211
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player poses for a portrait.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Men's Football Player, between 1951-1953

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00218
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1951-1953

University of Denver Men's Football Player, between 1951-1953

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00225
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1951-1953

University of Denver Men's Football Player, between 1951-1953

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00226
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1951-1953

University of Denver Men's Football Player, 1954

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00072
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's football player (32) mugs for the camera on the field at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Men's Football Player Al Yanowich, 1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0013.00041
Abstract

1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player halfback Al Yanowich poses in mid-air with his left arm out-stretched and the ball tucked into his chest by his right hand. Al Yanowich's left leg is lifted straight out into the air while is body is turned towards the camera.

Dates: 1955

University of Denver Men's Football Player Alex Drobnitch, 1937

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00094
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Alex Drobnitch poses for a portrait. Reproduced from the 1937 Kynewisbok, volume 39.

Dates: 1937

University of Denver Men's Football Player and Coach, between 1953-1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00147
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player looks over a clipboard with coach Bob Blackman during a practice.

Dates: between 1953-1955