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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:

1952 University of Denver Ski Team, 1952

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

1953-1954 Releases, 1953-1954

 File
Identifier: U300.06.0018.0020
Abstract

Press releases from 1953-1954.

Dates: 1953-1954
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 18

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 Football, 1953

 File
Identifier: U300.06.0021.0038
Abstract

Men's football rosters, statistics, scores, game notes from 1953.

Dates: 1953
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 21

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

1954-55 University of Denver Winter Sports Information, 1954-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0028.00002
Abstract

1954-1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers winter sports information guide for press, radio, and television. Sports include ice hockey, men's basketball, men's skiing, and men's swimming. Contents of the guide include individual sport schedules, rosters, coaching staffs, records, and statistics.

Dates: 1954-1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Publications / Box 28

1954-1955 Releases, 1954-1955

 File
Identifier: U300.06.0018.0019
Abstract

Press releases from 1954-1955.

Dates: 1954-1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics Marketing Administrative Files / Box 18

1954-1955 University of Denver Ski Team, between 1954-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00032
Abstract The 1954-1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers national championship men's ski team poses outdoors for a group portrait, holding their skis and wearing ski gear, in Aspen, Colorado. Front row (left to right): Willis Olson, Craig Lussi, Buddie Werner, Larry Lewis, Alfred Vincelette, Keith Wegeman. Back row: John Cress, David Shaw, Bamse Woronovsky, Dave Miller, Henning Arstal, Coach Willy Schaeffler, Ole Gotaas, Gunnar Jansen, Dale Thompson, Tom Carter, Paul Wegeman. Snowy mountains are...
Dates: between 1954-1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 2

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

1954 University of Denver Mountain States Conference Men's Football Trophy, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00038
Abstract

Front view of the 1954 University of Denver (DU) men's football Mountain States Conference (also known as the Skyline Conference) championship trophy. Trophy plaque engraving reads: ''Mt States Athl Conference Champions 1954.''

Dates: 1954
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 4

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