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 624 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Player Steve Meuris and Coach John Roning, 1959
1959 University of Denver (DU) football coach John Roning and player Steve Meuris (82) hold film reels up to the light to review them.
University of Denver Men's Football Player Terry Schiessler, between 1954-1956
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Terry Schiessler jumps into the air and throws the football while on the field.
University of Denver Men's Football Player Victor Morris, 1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Victor Morris (64) poses for a photograph on the field.
University of Denver Men's Football Player Vince Birdin, 1959
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Vince Birdin (63) poses for a portrait.
University of Denver Men's Football Player Vince Birdin, 1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Vince Birdin (65) poses for a photograph on the field.
University of Denver Men's Football Player Vince Birdin, 1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Vince Birdin (65) poses for a photograph on the field.
University of Denver Men's Football Player William Farkas, 1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player William Farkas (74) poses for a photograph on the field.
University of Denver Men's Football Player Willie Jackson, 1954
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Willie Jackson (89, left end) poses for a portrait.
University of Denver Men's Football Player with Coach John Roning, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player stands next to head coach John Roning while holding his helmet and overlooking a play on paper.
University of Denver Men's Football Player with Coach Rusty Fairly, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player signs a cast on the right foot of football coach and former DU football player Rusty Fairly.