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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 17057 Collections and/or Records:

1934 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1934 December 12

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0052.00031
Abstract

1934 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait while on board SS Lurline in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 12, 1934.

Dates: 1934 December 12

1934 University of Denver Men's Football Team and Supporters, 1934 December 12

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Identifier: U300.01.0052.00030
Abstract

1934 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team and supporters pose for a group portrait while on board SS Lurline in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 12, 1934.

Dates: 1934 December 12

1935 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1935

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Identifier: U300.06.0008.00724
Abstract

1935 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait. Coach Percy Locey is pictured in the back row, far left, and Coach Clyde ''Cac'' Hubbard is pictured in the back row, far right. Reproduced in the 1936 Kynewisbok, page 128.

Dates: 1935

1939 University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team, 1939

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Identifier: U300.01.0061.00114
Abstract

1939 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's track and field team poses for a group portrait. Reproduced in the 1939 Kynewisbok, page 272. Back row (l-r): Phil Schumann, Norman Maris, Dan Hoggatt, Bernard Wright, Kramish, Jack Daniel, Garth Haigh, Martin Morgan, Harry Shade, Bob Desserich, Beyer, Lee Doud, George Twombly. Front row: Harold McCormick, Robert King, Ring, Mike Jurich, Lafe McClard, Karl Hafen, Walter Peterson, Tibbetts, Wiles Hallock, Simon, and Coach Eddie Haynes.

Dates: 1939

1940 & 1937 D.U./C.U. Football Game Highlights, between 1937-1940

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Identifier: U300.07.0429.00026
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game highlights from 1937 and 1940 for games against University of Colorado. Video an archival 16mm film transfer from 1997.

Dates: between 1937-1940

1945 University of Denver Ski Club, 1945 February

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00047
Abstract

1945 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski club poses for a portrait. Ski Club director Merlyn McLaughlin is seated second from left in the front row. Reproduced in the 1945 Kynewisbok, page 128.

Dates: 1945 February

1949 Football Information From the University of Denver, 1949

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Identifier: U300.05.0024.00090
Abstract

1949 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football information mailer featuring team roster, coaching staff, individual player information, season ticket order form, and schedule.

Dates: 1949

1952 University of Denver Ski Team, 1952

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Identifier: U300.01.0003.00034
Abstract

The 1952 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team poses for a group portrait outdoors. Left to right: Dick Tallman, Albert Boe, Marvin Crawford, Roger Smades, Coach Willy Schaeffler, Dale Thompson, Tony Deane, Tom Hoffman, Magnus Bucher. Not in picture: Jerry Hiatt, Chuck Maddalone, and Tom Carter.

Dates: 1952

1953-1954 University of Denver Ski Team, 1954

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00023
Abstract The University of Denver (DU) ski team, 1954 National Collegiate Ski Champions, several of whom are holding trophies, pose for a group portrait at the airport with a sign that reads ''Welcome Home National Collegiate Ski Champions.'' Front row (left to right): John G. L'Orange ('55), Russell Crook ('55), Francis Wallace ('56), Coach Willy Schaeffler, David C. Shaw ('57), Glynn Cress ('57), Gunnar Jansen ('56). Back row: Dale F. Thompson ('55), Marvin L. Crawford ('54), Alvin Paul Wegeman...
Dates: 1954

1953 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1953

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Identifier: U300.01.0010.00366
Abstract

1953 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football freshman team pose for a team photograph in the grass.

Dates: 1953