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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 344 Collections and/or Records:

1913 University of Denver Men's Basketball Team, 1913

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00016
Abstract

1913 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball team poses for a team portrait. Back row (left to right): manager Myron Smith, unidentified, coach Hiram Wilson, Ben Pierce, and Guy Brubaker. Second row: Wesley Kemp, Elmo Robinson, captain Horatio Ramsey, Carl Melzer, and Harold Trunk. Laying down: Harry 'Swifty' Stender. Reproduced in the 1914 Kynewisbok, page 124.

Dates: 1913

1924 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1924

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Identifier: U300.01.0008.00270
Abstract The 1924 University of Denver (DU) men's football team poses for a group portrait at the DU stadium in front of the scoreboard in Denver, Colorado. Back row (left to right): Maier, Ambrose, Edgar, Elkins, Wagner, O'Donnell, Spears, Carbiener, Cooper, Wagner, Sigman, Wilson, and Beal. (middle row) Boyd, Karsten, Wells, Neville, McPherson, Daywitt, Renny, Boyd, Yegge, Harsh, and Holland. Front row: Glandon, Scilly, Howell, Neumann (Shorty, Mascot), Miller, Dickson, Bowman, and Dillon....
Dates: 1924

1934 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1934 December 12

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Identifier: U300.01.0052.00031
Abstract

1934 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait while on board SS Lurline in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 12, 1934.

Dates: 1934 December 12

1934 University of Denver Men's Football Team and Supporters, 1934 December 12

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Identifier: U300.01.0052.00030
Abstract

1934 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team and supporters pose for a group portrait while on board SS Lurline in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 12, 1934.

Dates: 1934 December 12

1935 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1935

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Identifier: U300.06.0008.00724
Abstract

1935 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait. Coach Percy Locey is pictured in the back row, far left, and Coach Clyde ''Cac'' Hubbard is pictured in the back row, far right. Reproduced in the 1936 Kynewisbok, page 128.

Dates: 1935

1945 University of Denver Ski Club, 1945 February

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00047
Abstract

1945 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski club poses for a portrait. Ski Club director Merlyn McLaughlin is seated second from left in the front row. Reproduced in the 1945 Kynewisbok, page 128.

Dates: 1945 February

1952 University of Denver Ski Team, 1952

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Identifier: U300.01.0003.00034
Abstract

The 1952 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team poses for a group portrait outdoors. Left to right: Dick Tallman, Albert Boe, Marvin Crawford, Roger Smades, Coach Willy Schaeffler, Dale Thompson, Tony Deane, Tom Hoffman, Magnus Bucher. Not in picture: Jerry Hiatt, Chuck Maddalone, and Tom Carter.

Dates: 1952

1953-1954 University of Denver Ski Team, 1954

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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

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

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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

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