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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 615 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Men's Football Player George Colbert, 1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0013.00029
Abstract

1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player halfback George Colbert poses for a photograph in the Heisman Trophy pose with this arm stretched out and knee up for a photograph on the field.

Dates: 1955

University of Denver Men's Football Player Gilbert Dufell, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00284.00002
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Gilbert Dufell (84) holds the ball up with his left hand while on the field.

Dates: 1958

University of Denver Men's Football Player in Locker Room, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00079
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player poses with an accordion in the locker room in Denver, Colorado. The lockers are marked, left to right: ''Mette, Holland, Nelson, Mucha, Halstead.''

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Men's Football Player Jack Girtin, 1947

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0012.00017
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football quarterback Jack Girtin (17) leans towards the camera as he poses for a photograph in full uniform with the ball in his right hand. Snow is visible in the bleachers behind the Pioneers player.

Dates: 1947

University of Denver Men's Football Player Jack Girtin, 1947

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00119
Abstract

1947 University of Denver Pioneers men's football quarterback Jack Girtin (17) poses in an away uniform with leather helmet for a portrait at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1947

University of Denver Men's Football Player Jack Work, between 1956-1959

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00253
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Jack Work (21) gets a cup of water in the locker room as a coach controls the nozzle.

Dates: between 1956-1959

University of Denver Men's Football Player Jerry Nawrocki, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00257
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Jerry Nawrocki poses for a portrait in a DU sports jacket.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Men's Football Player Jerry Nawrocki, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00062
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Jerry Nawrocki (61, left guard) poses for a portrait.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Men's Football Player Jim Bowen, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00058
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Jim Bowen (16, quarterback) poses for a portrait.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Men's Football Player Jim Bowen, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00106
Abstract

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

Dates: 1954