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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 250 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1942

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0052.00011
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team huddles around their coaches during a practice in Denver, Colorado. Head football coach Ellison Ketchum is pictured kneeling on the left.

Dates: 1942

University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00073
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team cheers at an airport. Coach Bob Blackman and Chancellor Alter lead the cheering.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Men's Football Unidentified Staff Member, between 1955-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0047.00027
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1955-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Unidentified Staff Member, between 1955-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0047.00033
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1955-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Unidentified Staff Member, between 1955-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0047.00038
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1955-1960

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Coach Dale Hardy, between 1956-1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0048.00035
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football coach Dale Hardy poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1956-1958

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Coach Jess Mortensen, between 1945-1951

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0048.00055
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football coach Jess Mortensen poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1945-1951

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Coach Jess Mortenson, 1949

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0048.00056
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football coach Jess Mortenson poses for a portrait

Dates: 1949

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Coach Mike Jurich, between 1950-1953

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0047.00021
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football coach Mike Jurich poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1950-1953

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Coach Rusty Fairly, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0048.00036
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football coach Harold ''Rusty'' Fairly poses for a portrait.

Dates: 1958