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 109 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Players, between 1955-1960
University of Denver Pioneers men's football players (left to right, 70, 80, and 78) run during a practice at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Players and Coach, 1955
University of Denver Pioneers men's football quarterbacks Bob Wegelin (18) and Jimmy Bowen (16) kneel in warm-up sweat suits to discuss a play with coach John Roning on the field at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Players and Coach, 1959
1959 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players watch and listen to their coach John Roning near the goal line during a practice. One Pioneers men's football player has the name ''Ziegler'' written on the front of his shirt. The other player on the right is quarterback Bob Sands (17).
University of Denver Men's Football Players and Coach, 1948-1952
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players in uniform, Sam Etcheverry (22), Gordon Cooper, and Jerry Collier huddle around coach John Baker who is down on one knee. Sam Etcheverry holds a football in his left hand.
University of Denver Men's Football Players and Coach John Roning, 1957
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players huddle around head coach John Roning. Standing: Bob Huber, Sam Pagano, Sal Cesario, Bob Carter, Steve Meuris, and Tim Barrett. Kneeling: John Roning, Danny Fritsch, Dave Thoel, Jim Epperson, and Elroy Mares.
University of Denver Men's Football Players and Coaches, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players, while in practice uniforms, huddle around their coaches and listen as Head Coach John Roning goes over instructions. End Coach Rusty Fairly can be seen on Head Coach Roning's right.
University of Denver Men's Football Scout Wes Weber, between 1948-1953
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football scout and former DU football player Wes Weber poses for a portrait.
University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1954
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team cheers at an airport. Coach Bob Blackman and Chancellor Alter lead the cheering.
University of Denver Men's Football Unidentified Staff Member, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football unidentified staff member poses for a portrait.
University of Denver Men's Football Unidentified Staff Member, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football unidentified staff member poses for a portrait.