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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 18981 Collections and/or Records:

1953-1954 University of Denver Ski Team, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00023
Abstract The University of Denver (DU) ski team, 1954 National Collegiate Ski Champions, several of whom are holding trophies, pose for a group portrait at the airport with a sign that reads ''Welcome Home National Collegiate Ski Champions.'' Front row (left to right): John G. L'Orange ('55), Russell Crook ('55), Francis Wallace ('56), Coach Willy Schaeffler, David C. Shaw ('57), Glynn Cress ('57), Gunnar Jansen ('56). Back row: Dale F. Thompson ('55), Marvin L. Crawford ('54), Alvin Paul Wegeman...
Dates: 1954
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 4

1953 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1953

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00366
Abstract

1953 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football freshman team pose for a team photograph in the grass.

Dates: 1953
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 10

1954-55 University of Denver Winter Sports Information, 1954-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0028.00002
Abstract

1954-1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers winter sports information guide for press, radio, and television. Sports include ice hockey, men's basketball, men's skiing, and men's swimming. Contents of the guide include individual sport schedules, rosters, coaching staffs, records, and statistics.

Dates: 1954-1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Publications / Box 28

1954-1955 University of Denver Ski Team, between 1954-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00032
Abstract The 1954-1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers national championship men's ski team poses outdoors for a group portrait, holding their skis and wearing ski gear, in Aspen, Colorado. Front row (left to right): Willis Olson, Craig Lussi, Buddie Werner, Larry Lewis, Alfred Vincelette, Keith Wegeman. Back row: John Cress, David Shaw, Bamse Woronovsky, Dave Miller, Henning Arstal, Coach Willy Schaeffler, Ole Gotaas, Gunnar Jansen, Dale Thompson, Tom Carter, Paul Wegeman. Snowy mountains are...
Dates: between 1954-1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 2

1954 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00357
Abstract

1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football players pose together in two rows for a team photograph. Front row third from left Bob Huber (63), Willie Frank (47), and George Colbert (20) are visible.

Dates: 1954
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 10

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

 Item
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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Memorabilia / Box 430

1955 DU Football Highlights, 1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.07.0429.00020
Abstract

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

Dates: 1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Audio and Video Recordings / Box 429

1955 Football Outlook, 1955

 Item
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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Publications / Box 24

1955 University of Denver Ski Team and Coaches, 1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0003.00274
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team and coaches pose for a group portrait. Row 1: Willis S. Olson, Craig Lussi, Bud Werner, Larry Lewis, Alfred L. Vincelette, Assistant Coach Keith Wegeman. Row 2: John Cress, Dave Shaw, Bamse Woronovsky, Dave Miller, Henning Arstall, Coach Willie Schaeffler, Ole Gotaas, Gunnar Jansen, Dale Thompson, Tom Carter, Paul Wegeman.

Dates: 1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 3

1956 Skyline Conference Wrestling Champions, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00241
Abstract University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's wrestling team members pose among representatives of various schools for a group portrait of the 1956 Skyline Wrestling Champions. Several men in business attire are seated to the right side of the bleachers. Wes Du Chemin is seated in the front row, second from the left, wearing a University of Denver letter jacket. Ralph Meyer is seated in the front row, eighth from the left, wearing a University of Denver letter jacket. Wording on the uniforms of...
Dates: 1956
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Photographs / Box 2

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