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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 865 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Assistant Football and Head Track Coach Dale Hardy, between 1955-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0029.00048
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football and head track coach Dale Hardy poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1955-1960
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 29

University of Denver Athletic Director Tad Wieman and Honorary Football Coach Chet Nelson, 1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00073
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers athletic director Tad Wieman (right) and honorary football coach Chet Nelson (left), sports editor for the Rocky Mountain News, exchange books ''Two Minutes From Victory'' by Chet Nelson and ''Practice Football'' by Tad Wieman.

Dates: 1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 11

University of Denver Athletic Director Tad Wieman and Honorary Football Coach Chet Nelson, 1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00269
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers athletic director Tad Wieman (right) and honorary football coach Chet Nelson (left), sports editor for the Rocky Mountain News, exchange books ''Two Minutes From Victory'' by Chet Nelson and ''Practice Football'' by Tad Wieman.

Dates: 1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 11

University of Denver Coaches John Roning and Willy Schaeffler, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00183
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coach John Roning (left) and ski coach Willy Schaeffler (right) point to an image on the wall.

Dates: between 1950-1960
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 11

University of Denver Director of Athletics Ellison Ketchum, between 1944-1950

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0029.00049
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers director of athletics Ellison Ketchum poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1944-1950
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 29

University of Denver Director of Intramural Sports Jerry Causey, between 1970-1977

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0008.00787
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's director of intramural sports Jerry Causey poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1970-1977
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 8

University of Denver Football Coach and Administrators, between 1953-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00015
Abstract

University of Denver men's football coach Bob Blackman (right) poses outdoors next to Director of Athletics Elton E. (Tad) Wieman (center) and DU chancellor Chester M. Alter.

Dates: between 1953-1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 4

University of Denver Football Coach's Office, between 1925-1935

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00070
Abstract Interior view of the University of Denver football coach's office. The roll top desk is open, an adding machine is visible on the right side, and a typewriter on the left. Hanging above the desk are two framed pictures, one of a football game, the other of a baseball game. A trophy, several photographs, two of which are of the University of Denver stadium, and posters, one of which is for University of Denver football, are propped on the top of the desk. To the right of the desk is a file...
Dates: between 1925-1935
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 2

University of Denver Football Player and Coach John Roning, between 1956-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00085
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football player and coach John Roning pose with a copy of the Rocky Mountain News, reading, ''DU is Victor in Weird Game.''

Dates: between 1956-1960
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 11

University of Denver Football Practice, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00087.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football coach demonstrates game tactics during practice.

Dates: between 1950-1960
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 11

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