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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 302 Collections and/or Records:

1913 University of Denver Men's Basketball Team, 1913

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00016
Abstract

1913 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball team poses for a team portrait. Back row (left to right): manager Myron Smith, unidentified, coach Hiram Wilson, Ben Pierce, and Guy Brubaker. Second row: Wesley Kemp, Elmo Robinson, captain Horatio Ramsey, Carl Melzer, and Harold Trunk. Laying down: Harry 'Swifty' Stender. Reproduced in the 1914 Kynewisbok, page 124.

Dates: 1913
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 29

1924 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1924

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0008.00270
Abstract The 1924 University of Denver (DU) men's football team poses for a group portrait at the DU stadium in front of the scoreboard in Denver, Colorado. Back row (left to right): Maier, Ambrose, Edgar, Elkins, Wagner, O'Donnell, Spears, Carbiener, Cooper, Wagner, Sigman, Wilson, and Beal. (middle row) Boyd, Karsten, Wells, Neville, McPherson, Daywitt, Renny, Boyd, Yegge, Harsh, and Holland. Front row: Glandon, Scilly, Howell, Neumann (Shorty, Mascot), Miller, Dickson, Bowman, and Dillon....
Dates: 1924
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 8

1935 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1935

 Item
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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 8

1953-1954 University of Denver Ski Team, 1954

 Item
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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 4

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

 Item
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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 10

1954 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00357
Abstract

1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players pose together in two rows for a team photograph. Front row third from left Bob Huber (63), Willie Frank (47), and George Colbert (20) are visible.

Dates: 1954
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 10

1956 Skyline Conference Wrestling Champions, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00241
Abstract University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's wrestling team members pose among representatives of various schools for a group portrait of the 1956 Skyline Wrestling Champions. Several men in business attire are seated to the right side of the bleachers. Wes Du Chemin is seated in the front row, second from the left, wearing a University of Denver letter jacket. Ralph Meyer is seated in the front row, eighth from the left, wearing a University of Denver letter jacket. Wording on the uniforms of...
Dates: 1956
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 2

1956 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00134
Abstract

1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses in an offensive formation for a group portrait. Front line from left to right: right end Ernie Pitts, right tackle Ralph Meyer, right guard Bob Huber, center Bob Garrard, left guard Jerry Nawrocki, left tackle Nick Angele, and left end Joe Strasser. Back line: right half Johnny Wilson (22), full back Dick Gupton (31), and left half George Colbert (21). Al Yanowich is under center at quarterback.

Dates: 1956
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 11

1956 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00354
Abstract

1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football team poses in an offensive formation for a group photograph. From left to right: Charles Mulliner (20), Leo Guest (33), and Paul Collins (40) can be seen in the backfield behind the offensive line and quarterback Ron Black (18) can be seen under center.

Dates: 1956
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 10

1956 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00364
Abstract 1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football freshman team pose for a team photograph in the bleachers. Front row: Lowell Brady, Richard Buck, Frank Rendy, Leon Hilderman, Bob Fisher, Barnard Houston, Bob Sands, Tim Barrett, Leo Guest, and assistant coach Jay Schnitker. Row two: Jack Work, Paul Collins, Doug Hancock, John Colinsky, John Dertinger, Ceasar Duso, Jim Dolin, Jerry Dillon, Ron Black, and coach Dale Hardy. Row three: Lou Pirilli, Tom Sutton, Chuck Peters, Al Brenen, Dick...
Dates: 1956
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 10

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