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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 289 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Football Stadium Perimeter, between 1970-1972

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00290
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) football stadium perimeter wall before sections featuring the yardage markers were removed.

Dates: between 1970-1972

University of Denver Football Stadium Tower, 1949

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0387.00297
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) football stadium tower outside the west stands.

Dates: 1949

University of Denver Guest Football Coaches, between 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00132
Abstract

Two University of Denver (DU) Pioneers guest coaches hold up a clipboard and confer in front of a sign that reads: ''Winningest Coaches (Pct.): Carberry: 1.000 (1-0), Wilkinson: .901, Tatum: .800, Blaik: .794.'' Jack Carberry, sports editor of the Denver Post newspaper, stands on the left.

Dates: between 1950-1955

University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0062.00094
Abstract

Fans sit in the stands of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium for an event.

Dates: 1925

University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, 1925 October 3

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Identifier: U300.01.0062.00095
Abstract

Fans sit in the stands of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium for an event.

Dates: 1925 October 3

University of Denver Hilltop Stadium, between 1960-1970

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Identifier: U300.01.0062.00099
Abstract

Exterior view of seats in the stands of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Hilltop Stadium spelling out ''LOVE.''

Dates: between 1960-1970

University of Denver Men's Football Coaches, between 1955-1960

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00122
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coaches measure the height of the grass on the field. One coach kneels on one knee while the other lays flat on his stomach.

Dates: between 1955-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00036
Abstract

A University of Denver Pioneers men's football player is tackled with the ball as a near-capacity crowd watches during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1945-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1930-1950

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00101
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's football team sets up a defensive play during a near-capacity night game at the DU Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The scoreboard reads: ''1 Quarter. Visitors: 8. Denver: 13. 2 Down. 3 Yards to Go. 7:30.''

Dates: between 1930-1950

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1958-1959

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00129
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Bob Miller (15) prepares to throw the football as teammates block rushing defenders. Richard Budil (36) can be seen making a diving block.

Dates: between 1958-1959