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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 318 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Pioneers 80'-81' vs. Western Montana College Dec. 15, between 1980-1981

 Item
Identifier: U300.02.0006.0002.00008
Abstract

Basketball program for the University of Denver Pioneers men's basketball game vs Western Montana College in the DU Field House Arena on December 15, 1980. Program includes individual portraits of the basketball players, head coach Floyd Theard, the team roster, schedule, and team profiles. Folds out to full poster of individual basketball player, junior center Dwayne Russell.

Dates: between 1980-1981

University of Denver Presents a Preview of the 1954 Pioneers, 21st Annual Spring Football Game, D. U. Stadium, June 4, 8:15 p.m., 1953

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Identifier: U300.03.0007.00056
Abstract

Program for 1953 Spring Football game previewing the 1954 University of Denver Pioneer Football team. Program lists the team rosters: Whites coached by Jack Carberry versus the Reds coached by Chet Nelson, probable starting lineups. Page 4 contains an order form for 1954 season tickets.

Dates: 1953

University of Denver, Reds vs. Golds, A Preview of the 1955 Pioneers, 22nd Annual Spring Football Game, D. U. Stadium, April 30, 2 p.m., 1954

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Identifier: U300.03.0007.00057
Abstract

Program for 1954 Spring Football game previewing the 1955 University of Denver Pioneer Football team. Program lists the team rosters: Reds coached by Chet Nelson versus the Golds coached by Jack Carberry, probable starting lineups. Page 4 contains 1955 DU home football game schedule and an order form for 1955 season tickets. Embossed: RMW Library of Max Willsey.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver, Reds vs. Golds, A Preview of the 1955 Pioneers, 22nd Annual Spring Football Game, D. U. Stadium, April 30, 2 p.m., 1954

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Identifier: U300.03.0007.00058
Abstract

Program for 1954 Spring Football game previewing the 1955 University of Denver Pioneer Football team. Program lists the team rosters: Reds coached by Chet Nelson versus the Golds coached by Jack Carberry, probable starting lineups. Page 4 contains 1955 DU home football game schedule and an order form for 1955 season tickets.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Ski Team, between 1975-1989

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00034
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team with coach (far right, middle row) pose for a team photograph.

Dates: between 1975-1989

University of Denver Ski Team and Coaches, between 1970-1990

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Identifier: U300.01.0003.00275
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team and coaches pose for a group portrait.

Dates: between 1970-1990

University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1955-1956

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Identifier: U300.06.0008.00785
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members prepare for departure to South America on Braniff Airways. Pictured are (l-r): Will Olson, Dave Shaw, coach Willy Schaeffler, Henning Arstal, John Cress, and Tom Carter. Reproduced in the 1956 Kynewisbok, page 259.

Dates: between 1955-1956

University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1945-1946

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Identifier: U300.06.0008.00786
Abstract

1945-1946 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members pose for a group portrait on top of a car en route to the 36th annual Dartmouth Winter Carnival. Painted on the side of the car is: ''Dartmouth or Bust.'' Pictured (l-r): Art Kidder, Jr., Ross Davis, Jim Patterson, Coach Gordon Wren, Ralph Ball, and Jerry Hiatt. Reproduced in the 1992-1993 Skiing Media Guide, page 29.

Dates: between 1945-1946

University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954

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Identifier: U300.06.0008.00731
Abstract

1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach Willy Schaeffler pose for a team picture with trophies. Identified are Gunnar Jansen, Will Olsen, Paul Wegeman, Glynn Cress, Ole Gotaas, and Dale Thompson.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Ski Team's Homecoming Float, between 1950-1960

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00046
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team members pose for a portrait in front of a homecoming parade float.

Dates: between 1950-1960