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 615 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player runs with the ball as his teammates block for him during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver Pioneers football player (55) runs with the football as teammates (78) and (82) block for him during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver Pioneers football player (20) runs with the ball as teammate (31) blocks the opposition during a men's football game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (43) runs with the ball as a teammate (86) blocks for him during a night game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1955
A University of Denver Pioneers men's football player is tackled with the ball as a near-capacity crowd watches during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1954
University of Denver Pioneers men's football defensive player tackles an opposing player (12) near the sidelines during a home game at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. A sign in the background reads: ''Football University of Denver 1954 Home Schedule: Fri. Sept. 17, Colorado College 8:15. Fri. Oct. 8, Montana 8:15. Fri. Oct. 22, Wichita 8:15. Fri. Oct. 29, New Mexico 8:15. Sat. Nov. 6, Brigham Young 1:30. Thurs. Nov. 25, Colo. A&M 1:30. Buy Season Tickets...and Save!''
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1930-1950
University of Denver Pioneers men's football team sets up a defensive play during a near-capacity night game at the DU Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The scoreboard reads: ''1 Quarter. Visitors: 8. Denver: 13. 2 Down. 3 Yards to Go. 7:30.''
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver Pioneers football player (15) prepares to pass the ball as the crowd watches from the stands during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1956
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player runs with the ball as teammates Dick Gupton (31) and Joe Strasser (82) prepare to block during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players watch as opposing players pile on top of one another as they go after the ball during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.