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 Player with Coach John Roning, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player stands next to head coach John Roning while holding his helmet and overlooking a play on paper.
University of Denver Men's Football Player with Coach Rusty Fairly, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player signs a cast on the right foot of football coach and former DU football player Rusty Fairly.
University of Denver Men's Football Player Ziegler, between 1957-1959
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player [unidentified] Ziegler (19) prepares to throw the ball while posing for a photograph on the field.
University of Denver Men's Football Players, between 1950-1960
Four University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose for a group portrait on the football field.
University of Denver Men's Football Players, between 1953-1960
Two unidentified University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players stretch out their arms and pose for a photograph together.
University of Denver Men's Football Players, between 1950-1960
Two University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players rush forwards towards the camera with a football in their hands.
University of Denver Men's Football Players, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose for a portrait while running with a ball. From left to right: Lou Pirilli, Leo Guest (33), and Danny Loos (34).
University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1955-1957
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose together during practice. George Colbert can be seen standing on the left.
University of Denver Men's Football Players, between 1956-1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players in uniform and pads hold rifles while standing on the field in an empty University of Denver (DU) Stadium. From left to right: Don McCall (16), Melvin Johnson (43), Jerry Munda (83), and Danny Loos (31).
University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1956
1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose together in a line while in uniform for a group photograph on the field of the University of Denver (DU) Stadium. From left to right: Ernie Pitts (83), Ralph Meyer (76), Bob Huber (62), Bob Garrard (54), Jerry Nawrocki (61), Nick Angele (75), and Joe Strasser (82)