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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 29 Collections and/or Records:

"Ruckus" Greets Fans at Basketball Game, between 1999-2003

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0001.00003
Abstract

"Ruckus," the former mascot of the University of Denver, greets fans at a basketball game at the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1999-2003
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120 / Traditions - Mascot

"Ruckus" with Young Child, between 1999-2003

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0001.00002
Abstract

Ruckus the red-tailed hawk, former mascot of the University of Denver, touches noses with a young child in Hamilton Gymnasium in the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness on the campus of the University of Denver (DU) in Denver, Colorado. The child is wearing a sweatshirt reading "ESPRIT" and has a pink unicorn painted on their face.

Dates: between 1999-2003
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120 / Traditions - Mascot

The Denver Clarion, vol. 105, issue 6, 1997 October 23

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v105i06_19971023
Abstract

Red tape hinders b-ball’s road to final four. Rumors abound over Boone. Senate bill aims for level playing field.

Dates: 1997 October 23
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 105

The Denver Clarion, vol. 106, issue 7, 1998 November 12

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v106i07_19981112
Abstract

Boone slated for archives. Theta Chi dry by New Year’s. Plans continue for student union.

Dates: 1998 November 12
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 106

The Denver Clarion, vol. 107, issue 1, 1999 September 23

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v107i01_19990923
Abstract

Freshmen face dorm crunch. New mascot, logo unveiled. Parking services calls for new lot before new hall.

Dates: 1999 September 23
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 107

Traditions - Denver Boone PHOTO, 1972-1983

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0019
Abstract

Images of former University of Denver mascot "Denver Boone": 1 medium format black and white negative of Boone riding a truck in a parade. 2 black and white prints, including Boone at basketball games; and Boone with students. 2 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, including Boone at basketball games; and DU band students in a car. 15 color negatives of Boone at a telethon (?). 3 copies of a DU basketball ad with a logo of Boone.

Dates: 1972-1983
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 97

Traditions - Denver Boone + Pioneer Pete, 1968-2007

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0020
Abstract Images and papers related to the history of the University of Denver's mascots, from Pioneer Pete to Denver Boone to Ruckus: 3 black and white prints of Denver Boone with students; playing arcade games; with a young child. Clarion online story (2007): "Why Denver Boone got the boot at DU" Memo from Public Relations about Denver Boone (1974) Clarion newspaper clipping (1984): "DU's PR Reviews Images of Boone; New Logo to Phase Out Old Mascot" Clarion newspaper clipping of parody article...
Dates: 1968-2007
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 97

Traditions - Homecoming - 1995 PHOTO, 1995-2005

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0033
Abstract Images from Homecoming 1995 at the University of Denver: 2 color prints, including the class of 1995 10-year reunion. 13 black and white prints, including images from the bonfire/pep rally; an alumni float in the Homecoming parade; Denver Boone singing with a band onstage at a BBQ on Driscoll Green; the class of 1970 25-year reunion; images from the Homecoming parade; alumni in front of their double decker bus for the Alumni Parade; Chancellor Daniel Ritchie riding in covered wagon in...
Dates: 1995-2005
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 99

Traditions - Homecoming, 1996, 1996

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0034
Abstract

23 color slides from Homecoming 1996 at the University of Denver, including students getting caricatures drawn; Denver Boone playing with children at the Boone Barbeque; images from the Homecoming parade; and alumni in front of their double decker bus for the Alumni Parade.

Dates: 1996
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 99

Traditions - Mascot

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0001
Abstract

3 color prints of former University of Denver mascot "Ruckus" the red-tailed hawk, including Ruckus at a Homecoming BBQ and at a basketball game.

Dates: 1793-2009
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 120

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