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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 1193 Collections and/or Records:

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

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

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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

1955 DU Football Highlights, 1955

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Identifier: U300.07.0429.00020
Abstract

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

Dates: 1955

1955 Football Outlook, 1955

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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

1956 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1956

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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

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

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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

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

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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

1957 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1957

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Identifier: U300.01.0010.00368
Abstract

1957 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football team pose for a team photograph in the grass in an offensive formation while in uniform. Back row on the far right Lloyd Logan (41) is seen in the backfield.

Dates: 1957

1958 University of Denver Men's Football Players Dave Johnson, Lawrence Bjorklund, and Unidentified, 1958

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00285
Abstract

Contact sheet with two images of 1958 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players Dave Johnson (55), Lawrence Bjorklund (54), and an unidentified player (76) posing for photographs on the field.

Dates: 1958

1958 University of Denver Men's Football Players John Hayhurst and Gilbert Dufell, 1958

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00284
Abstract

Contact sheet with two images of 1958 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players John Hayhurst (80) and Gilbert Dufell (84) catching the football while posing for a photograph on the field.

Dates: 1958