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 250 Collections and/or Records:
Pioneer Pigskin Press Book, 1953
1953 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football information featuring team roster, coaching staff, individual player information, and schedule.
Pioneer Pigskin Press Book, 1953, University of Denver Football Information for Press - Radio - Television, 1953
Pioneer Pigskin Review, Colorado A&M vs. Denver, Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1954, University of Denver Stadium, Official Program, 1954
Program for the University of Denver Thanksgiving Day football game against Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College November 25, 1954 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, school songs and yells. Cover illustration by C. C. Beall.
Pioneer Pigskin Review, Homecoming, Brigham Young vs. Denver, November 6, 1954, University of Denver Stadium, 1954
Program for the University of Denver homecoming football game against Brigham Young University on November 6, 1954 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, school songs and yells. Cover illustration by C. C. Beall.
Pioneer Pigskin Review, New Mexico vs. Denver, October 29, 1954, University of Denver Stadium, 1954
Program for the University of Denver football game against University of New Mexico on October 29, 1954 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, school songs and yells. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.
Pioneer Pigskin Review, Salute to the Air Academy, Colorado College vs. Denver, September 17, 1954, 1954 September 17
Program for the University of Denver football game against Colorado College on September 17, 1954 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, school songs and yells, and a welcome to the Air Academy. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.
Pioneer Pigskin Review, Wichita vs. Denver, October 22, 1954, University of Denver Stadium, 1954
Program for the University of Denver football game against University of Wichita on October 22, 1954 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits, school songs and yells. Full page feature on page 6 with a brief biography and portrait of Bert McGrane ''The Pigskin Poet'' and a collection of his four-line football-themed jingles. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.
Preliminary Football Information University of Denver 1951, 1951
1951 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football information guide featuring team roster, coaching staff, individual player information, and schedule.
Rocky Mountain News Sports Editor Chet Nelson, between 1950-1960
Rocky Mountain News sports editor and honorary University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coach Chet Nelson poses for a portrait.
Skyline Football 1961 Grid Record-Roster Book and basketball Record Book, 1961
1961 Skyline Football Conference information guide featuring conference records, standings and awards from the previous year, individual team football rosters, coaching staffs, and school information, and conference basketball records.