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 47001 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, between 1950-1960
Several University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team members, one in a letterman's jacket, and head coach Willy Schaeffler, receive an envelope from DU administrators.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach Willy Schaeffler, 1954
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members with coach Willy Schaeffler as he shakes the hands of an unidentified individual. Three ski team members in the back from left to right: John R. Cress, David C. Shaw, and Gunnar Jansen.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach Willy Schaeffler, 1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach Willy Schaeffler meet and shake hands with an unidentified individual. Present are Francis Wallace, John R. Cress, David C. Shaw, and Gunnar Jansen.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach Willy Schaeffler, 1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach Willy Schaeffler look over a document. Coach Willy Schaeffler is shown holding the document. From left to right: unidentified male, Francis Wallace, unidentified male, John R. Cress, David C. Shaw, Gunnar Jansen, Coach Willy Schaeffler, and two unidentified males.
University of Denver Ski Team Members John Cress and Dave Shaw, between 1953-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team member John Cress carries teammate Dave Shaw on his back.
University of Denver Ski Team's Homecoming Float, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team members pose for a portrait in front of a homecoming parade float.
University of Denver Skier, between 1970-1990
University of Denver (DU) male alpine skier races down the mountain. A town visible in the distance.
University of Denver Skier Barbara Kidder, between 1945-1946
University of Denver alpine skier Barbara Kidder poses for a portrait with her ski poles and goggles. In 1946, Kidder became the first skier, male or female, to win a national collegiate championship at DU, and was inducted into the University of Denver Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996. Re-photographed 20th century.
University of Denver Skier Barbara Kidder, between 1945-1946
University of Denver alpine skier Barbara Kidder poses for a portrait with her ski poles and goggles. In 1946, Kidder became the first skier, male or female, to win a national collegiate championship at DU, and was inducted into the University of Denver Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996.
University of Denver Skier Morten Aas, between 1972-1973
University of Denver Ski Athlete Morten Aas poses for a portrait in Denver, Colorado.