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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:

1956 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00134
Abstract

1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses in an offensive formation for a group portrait. Front line from left to right: right end Ernie Pitts, right tackle Ralph Meyer, right guard Bob Huber, center Bob Garrard, left guard Jerry Nawrocki, left tackle Nick Angele, and left end Joe Strasser. Back line: right half Johnny Wilson (22), full back Dick Gupton (31), and left half George Colbert (21). Al Yanowich is under center at quarterback.

Dates: 1956

1956 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1956

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Identifier: U300.01.0010.00354
Abstract

1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football team poses in an offensive formation for a group photograph. From left to right: Charles Mulliner (20), Leo Guest (33), and Paul Collins (40) can be seen in the backfield behind the offensive line and quarterback Ron Black (18) can be seen under center.

Dates: 1956

1956 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00364
Abstract 1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football freshman team pose for a team photograph in the bleachers. Front row: Lowell Brady, Richard Buck, Frank Rendy, Leon Hilderman, Bob Fisher, Barnard Houston, Bob Sands, Tim Barrett, Leo Guest, and assistant coach Jay Schnitker. Row two: Jack Work, Paul Collins, Doug Hancock, John Colinsky, John Dertinger, Ceasar Duso, Jim Dolin, Jerry Dillon, Ron Black, and coach Dale Hardy. Row three: Lou Pirilli, Tom Sutton, Chuck Peters, Al Brenen, Dick...
Dates: 1956

1957-1958 University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Team, between 1957-1958

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Identifier: U300.06.0069.00067
Abstract 1957-1958 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey team poses for a group portrait. Team would go on to become the 1958 NCAA National Champions. Front row (left to right): Alan Cook, Wayne Klinck, head coach Murray Armstrong, captain Ed Zemrau, and Rodney Schneck. Middle row: Murray MacDonald, Gordon Cresswell, Bruce Walker, Con Collie, and Dennis Slinn. Back row: Blair Livingstone, Barry Sharp, John Barnhill, Walt Dingwall, Murray Massier, Jim Brown, John Godfrey, and John...
Dates: between 1957-1958

1957 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1957

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Identifier: U300.01.0010.00368
Abstract

1957 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football team pose for a team photograph in the grass in an offensive formation while in uniform. Back row on the far right Lloyd Logan (41) is seen in the backfield.

Dates: 1957

1958-1959 University of Denver Men's Basketball Players Doug Campbell and Jerry Cole, between 1958-1959

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00313
Abstract

Contact sheet with two images of 1958-1959 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball players Doug Campbell (30) and Jerry Cole (10) posing for portraits.

Dates: between 1958-1959

1958 University of Denver Men's Football Players Dave Johnson, Lawrence Bjorklund, and Unidentified, 1958

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00285
Abstract

Contact sheet with two images of 1958 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players Dave Johnson (55), Lawrence Bjorklund (54), and an unidentified player (76) posing for photographs on the field.

Dates: 1958

1958 University of Denver Men's Football Players John Hayhurst and Gilbert Dufell, 1958

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00284
Abstract

Contact sheet with two images of 1958 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players John Hayhurst (80) and Gilbert Dufell (84) catching the football while posing for a photograph on the field.

Dates: 1958

1958 University of Denver Men's Football Players Melvin Johnson, Lloyd Logan and Vince Birdin, 1958

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00277
Abstract

Contact sheet with two images of 1958 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players Melvin Johnson (43) and Lloyd Logan (20), and Vince Birdin (65) posing for a photograph on the field.

Dates: 1958

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

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00086
Abstract

Contact sheet with two images of 1958 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players Sal Cesario and Jack Work. Top image: DU football player Sal Cesario practices lead blocking as Jack Work runs behind him with the ball in his hands. Bottom image: Similar image of DU football player Sal Cesario practices lead blocking as Jack Work runs behind him with the ball in his hands, but from a further away perspective.

Dates: 1958