University of Denver
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 folderFound in 615 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Dean Westgaard (55) watches a Colorado College opponent as he is tripped up while running with the ball during a night game on September 17, 1954 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. Colorado State University Men's Football Game, 1958 November 27
Film of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team's game against Colorado State University (CSU) on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1958. Playing in heavy snow at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado, the Pioneers lost the game 8-9. Reel starts with game in progress. Scoring summary lists attendance as 4,130. CSU: TD--Hanks (10, pass--Glick). FG--Clark (20, p.k.). DU: TD--Mullliner (13, run). Safety--Bad center on CSU punt attempt.
University of Denver vs. Colorado State University Men's Freshman Football Game, 1957
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football player attempts to tackle an opposing Colorado State player (15) running with the ball as they attempt a stiff-arm during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado, 1957.
University of Denver vs. Drake University Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player catches the ball (referee in foreground blocks view of player) as an opposing Drake player jumps to deflect the pass during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. Drake University Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player fumbles the ball as he is tackled by an opposing Drake player during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. Montana State University Men's Football Game, between 1952-1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (41) runs with the ball as opposing Montana State players attempt to tackle during a game.
University of Denver vs. Montana State University Men's Football Game, between 1952-1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (61) chases after an opposing Montana State player (11) who runs with the ball as his teammate makes a block up ahead during a game.
University of Denver vs. Montana State University Men's Football Game, 1955 October 8
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player Willie Frank (43) runs with the ball while DU teammate Bob Ball (56) blocks for him and a Montana State University (Missoula) Grizzlies player lies on the ground behind them. The bleachers, nearly full of standing spectators, are visible. DU defeated the Montana Grizzlies during this away game by a final score of 61-13 on October 8, 1955.
University of Denver vs. Regis College Men's Football Game, between 1925-1935
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players run towards the ball in the air during a game against Regis College.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player rushes an opposing Air Force quarterback who has just thrown the ball during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.