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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 43308 Collections and/or Records:

1954 University of Denver Varsity Football Squad Skyline Conference Champions, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.08.0430.00001
Abstract Image of the 1954 University of Denver varsity football squad and Skyline Conference champions superimposed on a wooden plaque. Back row (l-r): Bert Cooper, John Crawford, Joe Douglas (manager), Don Cushing (manager), Jack Musick (line coach), Wilber Volz (backfield coach), Dick Tomlinson (end coach), Earl Hamilton (freshman coach), Bob Blackman (head coach). Row four: Willie Jackson, Jim Pokipala, Jerry Nawrocki, Carl Halstead, Bob Burkey, Gary Nelson, Sel Elizondo, Charles Bernard,...
Dates: 1954
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Memorabilia / Box 430

1955-1956 Releases, 1955-1956

 File
Identifier: U300.06.0018.0018
Abstract

Press releases from 1955-1956.

Dates: 1955-1956
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 18

1955 DU Football Highlights, 1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.07.0429.00020
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football highlights from 1955.

Dates: 1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Audio and Video Recordings / Box 429

1955 Football Outlook, 1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0024.00103
Abstract

1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football information featuring team roster, coaching staff, individual player information, and schedule.

Dates: 1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Publications / Box 24

1955 University of Denver Ski Team and Coaches, 1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0003.00274
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team and coaches pose for a group portrait. Row 1: Willis S. Olson, Craig Lussi, Bud Werner, Larry Lewis, Alfred L. Vincelette, Assistant Coach Keith Wegeman. Row 2: John Cress, Dave Shaw, Bamse Woronovsky, Dave Miller, Henning Arstall, Coach Willie Schaeffler, Ole Gotaas, Gunnar Jansen, Dale Thompson, Tom Carter, Paul Wegeman.

Dates: 1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 3

1956-1957 Releases, 1956-1957

 File
Identifier: U300.06.0018.0017
Abstract

Press releases from 1956-1957.

Dates: 1956-1957
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 18

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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