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University of Denver

 Organization

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 folder

Found in 624 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Players, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00355
Abstract

1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players pose together with their hands on their knees for a group photograph. From left to right: Charles Mulliner (20), Leo Guest (33), Ron Black (18), and Paul Collins (40).

Dates: 1956

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Players, 1954

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Identifier: U300.01.0010.00358
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players pose together on the field at the DU football stadium in 1954. One player stands while the other three kneel on one knee.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Players, 1953

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00362
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players pose for a group photograph. Front row left to right: Paul Koss, Johnny Wilson, and an unidentified player. Back row: Roger Brandon, Joe Major, and Cecil Johnson.

Dates: 1953

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Players, between 1952-1953

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00014
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose for a photograph in two rows with a single player on a bent knee on the far right. Front row (left to right): Rodney Ferreira, Melvin Soong, John Meyer, Theron Bradford, Jack Hires, and Jimmy Bowen. Back row: Ralph Mason, Bob Burkey, Ralph Randono, Stuart Boleman, and Rodney Pandolfo. Reproduced in the 1953 Kynewisbok, page 119.

Dates: between 1952-1953

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Players, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00202
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players pose together on one knee with their left hand resting on top of the lifted knee.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Players, 1956

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00206
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players jog towards the camera with a ball in their hands. From left to right: Danny Loos (34), Leo Guest (33), and Lou Pirilli (35).

Dates: 1956

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Players, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00240
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players pose for a portrait. Standing on the left with his hand on the kneeling player is unidentified (68). The kneeling player is Gerald Blanks (33).

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Players, 1954

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00241
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players pose for a portrait. Three players are standing and laughing while a fourth player is on one knee with a football in his hands.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Players, 1953

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00264
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players pose for a group photograph while in practice uniforms. Front row: Marvin Popp (17) and Norman Winter (40). Back row: Bob Wegelin (37), Bob Gerd (69), and Terry Schiessler (68).

Dates: 1953

University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00204
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshmen football players and manager Richard Rocco stand in two rows and pose for a team portrait. Back row third from left (73) is Bob Shannon.

Dates: 1954