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 861 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver vs. Drake University Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player fumbles the ball as he is tackled by an opposing Drake player during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. Montana State University Men's Football Game, between 1952-1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (41) runs with the ball as opposing Montana State players attempt to tackle during a game.
University of Denver vs. Montana State University Men's Football Game, between 1952-1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (61) chases after an opposing Montana State player (11) who runs with the ball as his teammate makes a block up ahead during a game.
University of Denver vs. Montana State University Men's Football Game, 1955 October 8
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player Willie Frank (43) runs with the ball while DU teammate Bob Ball (56) blocks for him and a Montana State University (Missoula) Grizzlies player lies on the ground behind them. The bleachers, nearly full of standing spectators, are visible. DU defeated the Montana Grizzlies during this away game by a final score of 61-13 on October 8, 1955.
University of Denver vs. Regis College Men's Football Game, between 1925-1935
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players run towards the ball in the air during a game against Regis College.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player rushes an opposing Air Force quarterback who has just thrown the ball during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) attempts to catch the ball after a pass is thrown by the opposing quarterback as an Air Force player falls to the ground and also attempts to catch the ball during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Pioneers teammate Al Yanowich (17) is visible on the left.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) is unable to catch the ball as he comes close to colliding with an Air Force player on the ground during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Pioneers teammate Al Yanowich (17) is visible on the left.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) is unable to catch the ball as he comes close to colliding with an Air Force player on the ground during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Pioneers teammate Al Yanowich (17) is visible on the left.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Steve Meuris (82) and teammates rush the opposing Air Force quarterback about to throw a pass during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.