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, 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, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (21) runs with the ball to the left side as two opposing players, one standing and one diving, attempt to tackle him during 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 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 vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1955 October 8
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player follows an Air Force player who has just received a pass during a game.
University of Denver vs. Utah State Agricultural College Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players tackle an opposing Utah State player who runs up the middle of the field with the ball for a touchdown during a game.