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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 1100 Collections and/or Records:

Athletics - Football - Memorabilia DU vs Carlisle Indians Chart Showing Details of Game, 1908

 File
Identifier: U300.04.0399.0022
Abstract

Various letters to the governor and president, press release on the defeat, details of game, and newspaper clippings including comics.

Dates: 1908

Athletics - Football - Proposal, 1979

 File
Identifier: U300.04.0399.0051
Abstract

Proposal to reinstate football at DU, memorandums, budgets, correspondence, and letters.

Dates: 1979

Athletics - Football - Pros, 1979

 File
Identifier: U300.04.0399.0026
Abstract

Letters regarding certain professional football players who went to DU and their affiliation with fraternities.

Dates: 1979

Athletics- NCAA- Post Graduate Scholarships, 1976

 File
Identifier: U300.04.0397.0005
Abstract

A letter from chairman Joe L. Singleton concerning the NCAA post graduate scholarship program- 1976-77 football and an application.

Dates: 1976

''Big Time Football'' and End of Marching Band story, 1961

 File
Identifier: U300.04.0399.0010
Abstract

Football newspaper clippings on football benefiting DU and the loss of DU's marching band.

Dates: 1961

Box 64: University of Denver vs. Utah State University Men's Football Game, 1957 November 16

 Item — Box U300.07.0064: Series U300.07 [Barcode: U186018621852]
Identifier: U300.07.0064
Abstract Film of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team's game against the Utah State University Aggies on November 16, 1957. Playing in snowy weather at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado, the Pioneers won the game 21-19. Reel starts with game in progress. Scoring summary lists attendance as 3,680. US: TD--Curtis (1, plunge); Pelovsky (11, pass--Curtis); L. Jones (14, pass--Winters). PAT--Pearce. DU: TD--Palmateer (15, pass--Epperson); Juth (34, pass--Yanowich); Colbert (3,...
Dates: 1957 November 16

Brigham Young vs. Denver, Homecoming Day, University of Denver Stadium, October 27, 1951, 1951 October 27

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00012
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against the Brigham Young University on October 27, 1951 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1951 October 27

Brigham Young vs. Denver, Oct. 10, 1941, 1941 October 10

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00008
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Brigham Young University on October 10, 1941 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1941 October 10

Brigham Young vs. Denver Univ., 1939 November 4

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0411.00005
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against Brigham Young University on November 4, 1939 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1939 November 4

Champions Colo. & Rocky Mt Region 1908, 1908

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00166.00001
Abstract

The 1908 University of Denver football team poses for a group portrait outdoors. The caption reads: ''Champions Colo. and Rocky Mtn Region 1908.'' Bottom row (left to right): Large, William Edward Foley, Herbert, Taylor, and Murry. Middle row: Skidmore, Hutzel, Henning, Crowley, Brusse (captain), Russ, and Andrews (manager). Back row: John P. Koehler (coach), Schroder, Pruter, Wingender, Meyer, Lieber, and Volk. Copy negative from a halftone photo mechanical print.

Dates: 1908