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 28 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Danny Loos (31) runs with the ball to the left as opposing defenders give chase and teammate Jack Work (24) prepares to block. A referee paying attention to the action on the field is in the foreground of the photograph in a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player grabs hold and begins to tackle an opposing player running with the ball in a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players gang tackle an opposing player (41) who is running with the ball in a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Joe Strasser (82) is wrapped up and tackled during a game as the ball comes out of his hands.
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, 1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player is gang tackled by two opposing players as a third nears the pile. Pioneer players Roger Brandon (87) and Dick Gupton (31) are visible on the right side of the image.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1958-1959
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Bob Miller (15) prepares to throw the football as teammates block rushing defenders. Richard Budil (36) can be seen making a diving block.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) being brought down by multiple opponents as he runs up the middle with the ball. Teammate Danny Loos (31) can be seen in the backfield in a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Player Fred Mahaffey with Coach Bob Blackman and Chancellor Chester Alter, 1953 November
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Fred Mahaffey stands between University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter (left) and head coach Bob Blackman.
University of Denver Men's Football Spectators, 1954 September
University of Denver (DU) Football stadium stands filled with spectators during a night game.