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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 1150 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Athletic Director Tad Wieman and Honorary Football Coach Chet Nelson, 1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00269
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers athletic director Tad Wieman (right) and honorary football coach Chet Nelson (left), sports editor for the Rocky Mountain News, exchange books ''Two Minutes From Victory'' by Chet Nelson and ''Practice Football'' by Tad Wieman.

Dates: 1955

University of Denver Athletics Scrapbook, between 1953-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.08.0449.00002
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers scrapbook consisting of clippings about athletics, which include such sports as basketball, football, and ice hockey.

Dates: between 1953-1955

University of Denver Athletics Scrapbook, between 1950-1953

 Item
Identifier: U300.08.0451.00001
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers athletics scrapbook consisting of clippings about DU sports, including clippings pertaining to ice hockey, basketball, and football.

Dates: between 1950-1953

University of Denver Bradford House, 1984

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Identifier: U201.01.0015.0006.00004
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Bradford House in Denver, Colorado. Students outside the Bradford house.

Dates: 1984

University of Denver Campus, between 1967-1971

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00131
Abstract

Aerial view of the University of Denver campus taken from the east in Denver, Colorado. The University of Denver Stadium, Centennial Halls, Centennial Towers, and the General Classroom Building (GCB) are visible.

Dates: between 1967-1971

University of Denver Cheerleaders, 1954

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00118.00002
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers cheerleaders jump in the air while holding megaphones on the field of the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Cheerleaders and Men's Football Team, between 1930-1940

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00118
Abstract

Set of two photographic negatives of University of Denver Pioneer cheerleaders and men's football team.

Dates: between 1930-1940

University of Denver Coaches John Roning and Willy Schaeffler, between 1950-1960

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00183
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coach John Roning (left) and ski coach Willy Schaeffler (right) point to an image on the wall.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver, Colorado College, November 3, 1934, 1934 November 3

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Identifier: U300.03.0084.00003
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Colorado College on November 3, 1934 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1934 November 3

University of Denver, Colorado School of Mines, September 21, 1934, 1934 September 21

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00004
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Colorado College on November 3, 1934 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1934 September 21