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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 120 Collections and/or Records:

Nordic Skiing. DU Invitational Sprints., 2002 January 26

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0046.00128
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The bulk of the records in this collection have been generated by the Media Relations unit, which is an administrative unit within the University of Denver Division of Athletics and Recreation. These records include: media guides, game programs, team rosters, press releases, photographs, and related promotional materials.

Dates: 2002 January 26

Organizations - Ski Club Photo

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0092.0040
Abstract

Contains and undated black and white images relating to the Ski Club.

Dates: 1793-2009

Pioneer 2005 Annual Report University of Denver, 2005

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0028.00034
Abstract 2005 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers retrospective on the previous year in sports. Sports include men's and women's basketball, men's and women's golf, gymnastics, hockey, men's and women's lacrosse, skiing, men's and women's soccer, swimming and diving, men's and women's tennis, and volleyball. Contents of the guide include information regarding the individual sports program from the 2004-2005 year, highlights of coaches and individual players, and an outlook on the future of sports at...
Dates: 2005

Pioneers Denver. DU at the NCAA Skiing Championships in Steamboat., 2006 March 9-11

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0046.00141
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The bulk of the records in this collection have been generated by the Media Relations unit, which is an administrative unit within the University of Denver Division of Athletics and Recreation. These records include: media guides, game programs, team rosters, press releases, photographs, and related promotional materials.

Dates: 2006 March 9-11

Sports at DU Home of the Pioneers, between 1955-1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0028.00033
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers sports information guide for prospective students. Sports include ice hockey, men's basketball, men's skiing, men's wrestling, men's swimming, men's football, men's baseball, men's golf, men's tennis, men's track, and men's gymnastics. Contents of the guide include information regarding the individual sports program, a look at life as a student at the University of Denver (DU), and a list of academic programs.

Dates: between 1955-1958

The National Collegiate Athletic Association Plaque, 1961

 Item
Identifier: U300.08.0493.00001
Abstract

Wooden plaque with brass plate attached. The National Collegiate Athletic Association expresses its gratitude and appreciation to the University of Denver for its efficient and effective administration of Championship events held for Ice Hockey in 1961 and Skiing in 1959.

Dates: 1961

Traditions - Winter Carnival, 1983-1995

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0018
Abstract Images from Winter Carnival at the University of Denver: 20 black and white prints, mostly undated, including Winter Carnival ticket sales; skis on racks at Steamboat resort; students getting skis; students unloading a car in the snow; skiers on the slopes; view of Steamboat ski resort; students sitting by a fireplace; view of ski slopes; ski lift car; students on a chairlift; students grilling at ski resort; Chancellor Daniel Ritchie skiing with students; and Scott Adderton, Johnny...
Dates: 1983-1995

Traditions - Winter Carnival 2, 1970-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0019
Abstract

13 black and white prints related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver, including a view of the chairlift; view of ski jumps at Steamboat Springs; students grilling at ski resort; and a giant snow sculpture. 1 color print of a horse-drawn sleigh ride.

Dates: 1970-1999

Traditions - Winter Carnival - contact sheets & slides, 1973-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0021
Abstract Images related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver: 7 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets, including images from the 1999 Winter Carnival student talent show. 4 black and white contact sheets without negatives. 2 medium format color negatives with black and white prints. 2 medium format black and white negatives with prints, including a group portrait of 1999 Winter Carnival staff. 20 color slides, including snow-covered trees at Winter Park resort; DU...
Dates: 1973-1999

Traditions - Winter Carnival - Contact sheets + slides 2, 1968-1990

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0022
Abstract

Images related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver: 7 black and white contact sheets without negatives. 5 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets. 1 medium format color negative with black and white print. 1 medium format black and white negatives with print.

Dates: 1968-1990