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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 12 Collections and/or Records:

2002 University of Denver vs. University of New Orleans Women's Basketball Game, 2002 February 24

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0046.00003.00072
Abstract

2002 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's basketball player Melissa Garcia stands next to her parents and Ruckus the mascot to celebrate her last home game for the Pioneers before a game against New Orleans in the Magness Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 2002 February 24

2002 University of Denver vs. University of South Alabama Women's Basketball Game, 2002 February 21

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0046.00003.00041
Abstract

2002 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's basketball mascot Ruckus preforms at half court during intermission in a game against University of South Alabama in the Magness Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 2002 February 21

2002 University of Denver vs. University of South Alabama Women's Basketball Game, 2002 February 21

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0046.00003.00042
Abstract

2002 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's basketball mascot Ruckus preforms at half court during intermission in a game against University of South Alabama in the Magness Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 2002 February 21

Denver Boone Riding Jeep in Parade

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0029.00005
Abstract Black and white print of "Denver Boone," former mascot of the University of Denver, standing on top of a Jeep in a parade in an unidentified location. Boone is wearing a shirt reading "Denver" with a Boone logo on it and is wearing a large stuffed mask over his read. The sides of the Jeep are decorated with white papier-mache or frills, and several students are riding in the back of the Jeep or sitting on the hood. One student is wearing a shirt with the Greek letters Alpha Gamma Delta,...
Dates: 1974-1987

Traditions - Homecoming - 1995 PHOTO, 1995-2005

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0033
Abstract Images from Homecoming 1995 at the University of Denver: 2 color prints, including the class of 1995 10-year reunion. 13 black and white prints, including images from the bonfire/pep rally; an alumni float in the Homecoming parade; Denver Boone singing with a band onstage at a BBQ on Driscoll Green; the class of 1970 25-year reunion; images from the Homecoming parade; alumni in front of their double decker bus for the Alumni Parade; Chancellor Daniel Ritchie riding in covered wagon in...
Dates: 1995-2005

Traditions - Homecoming, 1996, 1996

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0034
Abstract

23 color slides from Homecoming 1996 at the University of Denver, including students getting caricatures drawn; Denver Boone playing with children at the Boone Barbeque; images from the Homecoming parade; and alumni in front of their double decker bus for the Alumni Parade.

Dates: 1996

University of Denver Band Member with Boone Mascot, between 1990-1995

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0068.00089
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers mascot Denver Boone holds drums sticks and has his picture taken with a member of the band.

Dates: between 1990-1995

University of Denver Football Team Rocky Mountain Champions 1917, 1917

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0009.00002
Abstract

1917 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait on the DU campus, with University Hall partially visible in the background. Pictured, from left to right: Taylor (assistant coach), Lowstuter, Whyman, Banks, Brondt, Phillips, Hosmer, Mason, Landrum, Anderson (captain), McLaughlin (mascot), Wilson, Guerra, Bartlett, Flint, Rantschiter, Walker, Mallett, Andrews, Sites, Gibson, and Fike (coach).

Dates: 1917

University of Denver Mascot Denver Boone, 1999

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0008.00005
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers mascot Denver Boone catches a volleyball during a break in the action during a home volleyball game in Denver, Colorado, in 1999.

Dates: 1999

University of Denver Mascot Ruckus, 2000

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0008.00200
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers mascot Ruckus, wearing a cowboy hat, snowboards in 2000.

Dates: 2000