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 428 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Sign, between 1930-1970
Black and white exterior view of University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Entrance sign shown stating: ''University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Founded in 1864''. Two students are walking near the sign outside. Part of University Hall can be seen on the right hadn side of the picture and part of Mary Reed can be seen in the back of the picture.
University of Denver Sign (Bottom Image), between 1930-1980
Exterior view of University of Denver's sign in Denver, Colorado. In the background two students are walking holding hands. The sign read "University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Founded in 1864".
University of Denver Sign with Students, between 1930-1970
A black and white contact sheet image of an exterior view of University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Entrance sign shown stating: ''University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Founded in 1864'' two students holding hands walking near it.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1920-1930
Exterior view of the University of Denver football stadium on the DU campus in Denver, Colorado (also known as ''Hilltop Stadium'' or ''Spring Hill Stadium'') from the parking area, which is nearly full. Several football players are visible on the field and sidelines.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1945-1960
Aerial view of the University of Denver (DU) stadium during a men's football game in Denver, Colorado. Quonset huts and veterans' housing are visible in the foreground.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1940-1960
University of Denver Pioneers marching band performs at halftime during a near-capacity men's football night game, in a formation that spells out ''DU,'' at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Stadium, 1954 September
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium filled with spectators.
University of Denver Stadium, 1950 November
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium filled with spectators.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1925-1930
Exterior view of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football stadium filled with spectators.
University of Denver Stadium, 1953 April
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers fans pack the stands of the stadium during a men's football game.