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 27 Collections and/or Records:
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 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 1959-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coach John Roning walks down the sideline towards the Pioneers bench as he reacts to a controversial call.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player rushes towards the opposing quarterback (11) who looks to pass the ball during a game.
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, 1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players attempt to tackle an opposing player (44) running the ball as a teammate (70) performs a block. Pioneers quarterback Don McCall (16) can be seen making chase near the play 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 and opposing players pile on top of one another during a play 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.