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 325 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Ski Team, between 1975-1989
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team with coach (far right, middle row) pose for a team photograph.
University of Denver Ski Team and Coaches, between 1970-1990
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team and coaches pose for a group portrait.
University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1955-1956
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members prepare for departure to South America on Braniff Airways. Pictured are (l-r): Will Olson, Dave Shaw, coach Willy Schaeffler, Henning Arstal, John Cress, and Tom Carter. Reproduced in the 1956 Kynewisbok, page 259.
University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1945-1946
1945-1946 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members pose for a group portrait on top of a car en route to the 36th annual Dartmouth Winter Carnival. Painted on the side of the car is: ''Dartmouth or Bust.'' Pictured (l-r): Art Kidder, Jr., Ross Davis, Jim Patterson, Coach Gordon Wren, Ralph Ball, and Jerry Hiatt. Reproduced in the 1992-1993 Skiing Media Guide, page 29.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954
1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach Willy Schaeffler pose for a team picture with trophies. Identified are Gunnar Jansen, Will Olsen, Paul Wegeman, Glynn Cress, Ole Gotaas, and Dale Thompson.
University of Denver Ski Team's Homecoming Float, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team members pose for a portrait in front of a homecoming parade float.
University of Denver Skier Morten Aas, between 1972-1973
University of Denver Ski Athlete Morten Aas poses for a portrait in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver, Skyline Champions, Football Information, 1955, Press, Radio, Television, 1955
University of Denver Football press book. Contains the University of Denver's 1955 varsity and freshman football season schedules, 1954 varsity and freshman results, brief biographies of DU coaching staff, 1955 schedule of games listed by opponent and including DU's past record with opponent, 1955 University of Denver Football Roster, player sketches, list of lettermen returning and not returning, name pronunciation guide, press and radio information.
University of Denver, Skyline Champions, Football Information, 1955, Press, Radio, Television, 1955
University of Denver, University of Utah, October 20, 1934, 1934 October 20
Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Utah University on October 10, 1934 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.