University of Denver
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 folderFound in 47002 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1945-1955
A University of Denver Pioneers men's football player is tackled with the ball as a near-capacity crowd watches during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1954
University of Denver Pioneers men's football defensive player tackles an opposing player (12) near the sidelines during a home game at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. A sign in the background reads: ''Football University of Denver 1954 Home Schedule: Fri. Sept. 17, Colorado College 8:15. Fri. Oct. 8, Montana 8:15. Fri. Oct. 22, Wichita 8:15. Fri. Oct. 29, New Mexico 8:15. Sat. Nov. 6, Brigham Young 1:30. Thurs. Nov. 25, Colo. A&M 1:30. Buy Season Tickets...and Save!''
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1930-1950
University of Denver Pioneers men's football team sets up a defensive play during a near-capacity night game at the DU Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The scoreboard reads: ''1 Quarter. Visitors: 8. Denver: 13. 2 Down. 3 Yards to Go. 7:30.''
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team lines up in formation at the line of scrimmage to snap the ball during a game. The bleachers are half full of spectators.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, 1955 October 8
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player is tackled with the ball by two opposing players as the DU quarterback, Jim Bowen (16), lies on the ground during a home game at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 1955.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player runs with the ball as his teammates block for him during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver Pioneers football player (55) runs with the football as teammates (78) and (82) block for him during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver Pioneers football player (20) runs with the ball as teammate (31) blocks the opposition during a men's football game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver Pioneers football player (15) prepares to pass the ball as the crowd watches from the stands during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player jumps up to disrupt a pass from the opposing quarterback during a game at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado. The bleachers and fans (many of whom are wrapped in blankets) are visible, and there is snow on the field and in the bleachers.