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 253 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players run towards an opposing quarterback who prepares to throw a pass during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players (82 and 78) rush towards an opposing quarterback (11) who is in motion to pass the ball during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player makes a tackle on an opposing player before the player is able to receive the pass during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player is tackled by an opposing player while running with the ball during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players chase an opposing player (11) running with the ball during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players go after the ball after an opposing player is unable to make a catch as he dives onto the ground during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player attempts to intercept a pass as an opposing player dives onto the ground to attempt to receive the pass during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player is tackled with the ball as teammates attempt to block. On the far left Willie Frank (43) is visible, and on the far right Jerry Nawrocki (61) can be seen.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1960
1960 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team offensive unit in formation prior to snapping the ball with the opposing defense waiting. Quarterback Ramiro Escandon (14) can be seen under center with half back Bill Hammons (23) behind him to his right. Right end John Hayhurst (80) is also visible in the game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1960 September 23
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players hoist head coach John Roning as they celebrate a win after a game.