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 Freshman Football Team and Coach, 1954
1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players pose together in two rows for a team photograph. Front row first from left is Bob Patmon (42), Bob Huber (63) can be seen front row center. Back row sixth from left Willie Frank (47) and last in back row George Colbert (20) are visible.
University of Denver Men's Freshman Freshman Football Coach Dale Hardy, between 1955-1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football coach and men's track and field coach Dale Hardy checks his stop watch. He is wearing a DU letter jacket.
University of Denver Men's Hockey Coach Murray Armstrong, between 1955-1960
Contact sheet with two images of University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's hockey coach Murray Armstrong. Top image: Murray Armstrong with his right arm pointed out of the frame. Bottom image: Murray Armstrong talking with an unidentified individual with their backs turned to the camera.
University of Denver Pioneers 1954 Hall of Fame Team Season Highlights, 1954
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football highlights from the 1954 season.
University of Denver Reds vs. Golds. A Preview of the 1955 Pioneers., 1955 April 30
1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football scrimmage game program between the team. One team is the Reds, the other team is the Golds. Noted as the 22nd annual spring football game on April 30, 1955 at the University of Denver (DU) Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program features rosters and coaches for both teams as well as a 1955 home football schedule.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1955-1960
Aerial view of University of Denver (DU) Stadium (Hilltop) during a men's football game.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1925-1935
Panoramic shot of University of Denver (DU) Stadium (Hilltop) during a men's football game.
University of Denver Stadium, 1953 April
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers fans pack the stands of the stadium during a men's football game.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1945-1960
Aerial view of the University of Denver (DU) stadium during a men's football game in Denver, Colorado. Quonset huts and veterans' housing are visible in the foreground.
University of Denver Stadium, between 1940-1960
University of Denver Pioneers marching band performs at halftime during a near-capacity men's football night game, in a formation that spells out ''DU,'' at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.