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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 41 Collections and/or Records:

DU-Sophmore, 1950-1951

 File
Identifier: M281.01.0001.0006
Abstract

File folder contains copies of clippings from Eddie's sophomore year a DU.

Dates: 1950-1951

Eddie Miller Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M281
Abstract Born in Leetonia (now part of Hibbing), Minnesota, Eddie Miller was a hockey player and coach. He was a member of the first hockey team at the University of Denver, and in 1952 became the first DU player to win All-American honors. He played on the US national hockey team in 1958 and later coached high school hockey in Baudette and Wayzata, Minnesota. The Eddie Miller Papers contain material related to his sports career at the University of Denver and elsewhere. The material was gathered...
Dates: 1949-2000

Hockey Alumni - Professional Activities, 1974-1992

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0059
Abstract

2 color prints of alumni of the hockey program at the University of Denver who achieved success in professional hockey, including Craig Patrick hoisting the Stanley Cup as general manager of the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins; and an official group portrait of the 1974 NHL Chicago Blackhawks, including DU alumni Keith Magnuson, Lynn Powis, Rob Palmer, and Cliff Koroll.

Dates: 1974-1992

Hockey Team Portraits, Signed and unsigned, between 1960-1970

 File
Identifier: U201.03.0011.0058
Abstract

5 black and white prints of group portraits of University of Denver men's hockey teams from years including 1960-61, 1962-63, and 1968-69, some of them signed by all members of the team.

Dates: between 1960-1970

Post DU, 1954-2000

 File
Identifier: M281.01.0001.0009
Abstract

File folder contains copies of clippings. Materials seem to be related to Miller's coaching career.

Dates: 1954-2000

Pre DU, 1942-1950

 File
Identifier: M281.01.0001.0008
Abstract

File folder contains copies of clippings.

Dates: 1942-1950

Scrapbook Cover and Info, 1953

 File
Identifier: M281.01.0001.0001
Abstract

File contains scrapbook cover collage, one 8x11 hockey photo, and copies of clippings.

Dates: 1953

University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Team, 1949-1950

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0008.00636
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey team poses for a group portrait. Identified top row: Coach Vern Turner, George McInnis (4), Cal Davis (8), Doug McKinnon (2), and Lyle Drew (21). Bottom row: Brad Arthur (13), George DeLange (11), and Archie Macpherson (12).

Dates: 1949-1950

University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Team, between 1949-1950

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00146
Abstract

The University of Denver (DU) men's ice hockey team poses for a group portrait in and around a Packard automobile at Reed Auto Sales on 5901 E. Colfax Ave in Denver, Colorado. All team members wear uniforms that read: ''Tom Reed Auto Sales.'' A banner that reads: ''PACKARD'' is reflected in the window behind the team.

Dates: between 1949-1950

University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Team, between 1992-2000

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0009.00006
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey team poses for a group portrait on the ice after winning the Denver Cup.

Dates: between 1992-2000