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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 253 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Football Players Sal Cesario and Jack Work, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00086.00002
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football players Sal Cesario (78) practices lead blocking with his shoulders squared and his head down as Jack Work (24) runs behind him with the ball in his hand.

Dates: 1958

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

University of Denver Football Practice, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00087.00002
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Football Practice with Coach John Roning, between 1956-1960

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00082
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football players lift their legs as head coach John Roning inspects their cleats during practice in the University of Denver Stadium.

Dates: between 1956-1960

University of Denver Football Team, 1954, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00029
Abstract The 1954 University of Denver football team poses in the stands at the stadium. Row 1: Joe Strasser, Ed Stuart, Charles DeLuca, Dean Westgard, Jack LaSalle, Ed Horvat, Larry Ross, Rusty Fairly, Fred Tesone, Fred Mahaffey, Walt Anderson. Row 2: Charles Olson, Jay Schnitker, Vince Benstead, Bob Ball, John Mette, Nick Angele, Don Griebel, Jim Bowen, Willie Anthony, Max Willsey, Danny Biro. Row 3: Ernie Pitts, Paul Koss, Dick Herman, Richard Mucha, Marvin Popp, Duane Hueneke, Roger Brandon, Bob...
Dates: 1954

University of Denver Football Team, Coaches, and Supporters, 1934 December 12

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00250
Abstract University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football team and supporters pose for a photograph with Governor Poindexter at Lolani Palace Honolulu, Hawaii on Dec. 12, 1934. Pictured team members include: Lorin Berry, John Hendryx, Jack VerLee, Ernie Rossi, Lenny Powers, Ben Quinn, Jack Walton, Jay VerLee, Hank Tavener, Heb Campbell, Ben Anthony, Emile Panek, Bus Bacon, Walt Deveraux, Coach Percy Locey, Art Brownell, Tom Fena, Chuck DeLacey, Lou Mahoney, Oc Eping, Dick Eping, Orme Hering, Alex...
Dates: 1934 December 12

University of Denver Football Team Rocky Mountain Champions 1917, 1917

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Identifier: U300.01.0009.00002
Abstract

1917 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait on the DU campus, with University Hall partially visible in the background. Pictured, from left to right: Taylor (assistant coach), Lowstuter, Whyman, Banks, Brondt, Phillips, Hosmer, Mason, Landrum, Anderson (captain), McLaughlin (mascot), Wilson, Guerra, Bartlett, Flint, Rantschiter, Walker, Mallett, Andrews, Sites, Gibson, and Fike (coach).

Dates: 1917

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

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0029.00046
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1955-1960

University of Denver Freshman Football Coach Earl Hamilton, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0029.00045
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers 1954 men's freshman football coach Earl Hamilton poses for a portrait.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Guest Football Coaches, between 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00032
Abstract

Two University of Denver (DU) Pioneers guest coaches hold up a clipboard and confer in front of a sign that reads: ''Winningest Coaches (Pct.): Carberry: 1.000 (1-0), Wilkinson: .901, Tatum: .800, Blaik: .794.'' Jack Carberry, sports editor of the Denver Post newspaper, stands on the left.

Dates: between 1950-1955