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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 818 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Football Players, between 1957-1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00080
Abstract

Three University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose for a group portrait on a stadium ladder. Identified in the middle is Danny Loos, and beneath him is Melvin Johnson.

Dates: between 1957-1958

University of Denver Football Players Dick Herman and Charles Olson, 1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00076
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football players Dick Herman and Charles Olson pose for a portrait.

Dates: 1955

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

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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 Quarterback Jim Bowen, 1954

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00093
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers quarterback Jim Bowen (16) poses for a portrait.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Football Reunion 1999, 1999 October 8

 Item
Identifier: U300.07.0429.00022
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football reunion from 1999.

Dates: 1999 October 8

University of Denver Football Team, 1954, 1954

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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