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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 46993 Collections and/or Records:

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

1955 Wrestling, 1955

 File
Identifier: U300.04.0397.0043
Abstract

Athletics information about the wrestlers, schedules, and meet results about the University of Denver's Wrestling team in 1955.

Dates: 1955

1956-1957 Releases, 1956-1957

 File
Identifier: U300.06.0018.0017

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

1956 Tennis, 1956

 File
Identifier: U300.04.0396.0017
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's tennis schedule, meet results, and press releases from 1956.

Dates: 1956

1956 Track, 1956

 File
Identifier: U300.04.0396.0059
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's track press releases, programs, records and meet results from the 1955 season.

Dates: 1956

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

 Item
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

1956 Wrestling, 1956

 File
Identifier: U300.04.0397.0042
Abstract

Athletics information about the wrestlers, schedules, and meet results about the University of Denver's Wrestling team in 1956.

Dates: 1956