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Homecoming

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 141 Collections and/or Records:

Homecoming Traditions - Sigma Kappa Float, 1946 November

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0003.00001
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Black and white print of the Sigma Kappa float in the University of Denver's Homecoming parade in 1946. Like many homecoming floats, this one taunted DU's opponent in the homecoming football game, the University of Utah. Four female students' heads appear in the center of giant cards made to look like aces of each suit, above a depiction of poker chips and the slogan "We Hold 'Em, Utes."

Dates: 1946 November

Homecoming Traditions - Students in Football Costumes, 1957 October

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0012.00002
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Black and white print of four apparently female students dressed up in football uniforms for Homecoming 1957 at the University of Denver. The students are wearing bandages on their faces and legs, and of them is preparing to snap the football to another. The room behind them is decorated with streamers, University of Denver pennants, and signs reading "No More Broadway Park!", "Press Box," and "Coach Crying Towel Ser[vice?]."

Dates: 1957 October

Homecoming Traditions - Woodstock West Parade Float, 1999

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0036.00002
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Black and white print of a "Class of 1971 Presents Woodstock West" float in the University of Denver's 1999 Homecoming parade. Several persons are standing or sitting in the back of a pickup truck, holding signs reading "Woodstock West Peace + Freedom Founded May 8, 1970," "Peace," "The Doors at DU September 1967 Freshman Year," and "Waiting to [cut off]," and crosses labeled "Kent State."

Dates: 1999

"Ruckus" at Homecoming Barbecue, between 1999-2003

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Identifier: U201.01.0120.0001.00001
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Ruckus the red-tailed hawk, former mascot of the University of Denver, shakes the hand of an unidentified alumna during a Homecoming Barbecue in Gates Field House in the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1999-2003

Students Traveling to Football Game in Wyoming

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Identifier: U201.01.0099.0001.00005
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A crowd of people is milling around in front of a Union Pacific train car.

Dates: 1938-1988

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 2, 1954 October 1

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Identifier: clarion_v031i02_19541001
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Family night and the Montana U – DU Football game to occur at Hilltop Stadium, Friday October 8, 1954. The Pioneer Caravan goes to Wyoming on October 2, 1954 for their football game against the University of Wyoming at Laramie. The marching band to strut their stuff during the halftime show at the University of Wyoming game on October 2, 1954. Fraternity bids due October 3, 1954. Homecoming set for November 6, 1954. Senate plans class elections for 1954 – Skid Pirtle elected.

Dates: 1954 October 1

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 4, 1954 October 15

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Identifier: clarion_v031i04_19541015
Abstract The brains behind Homecoming – Jan Evans (Queen Chairman), Tom Bottone (Homecoming Chairman) and Nancy Corpening (Homecoming Secretary). Sigma Chi to brand freshman cowgirls at the annual Sigma Chi Rodeo, one of the largest Greek events of the year, held on October 16, 1954, at Observatory Park. Homecoming Queens to apply immediately to be considered for candidacy must do so by October 19, 1954. Nominees for class offices announced. Sophomore pictures due by October 30, 1954 for the K Book....
Dates: 1954 October 15

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 5, 1954 October 22

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Identifier: clarion_v031i05_19541022
Abstract Queen Parade begins fete of Homecoming Festival on October 24, 1954. DU welcomes high school students from Denver and the surrounding areas who are attending the University of Denver Open House. Candidates talk on Tuesday October 26, 194, the day before election on October 27, 1954. Tom Bottone (member of Sigma Chi and the Homecoming Chair), announces Pi Phi’s Pat Phillips as the Sigma Chi Rodeo Queen. The Denver University Pioneer Cheerleaders possess the Denver and Rio Grande Victory Bell,...
Dates: 1954 October 22

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 6, 1954 October 29

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Identifier: clarion_v031i06_19541029
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Five Coeds Vie for Homecoming Queen Crown (Nancy Corpening, Audry Eklund, Sheila McConnell, Patricia Nichols and Patricia Rose). Complete Election Tabulation Results from Class Elections on October 27, 1954. Homecoming next week. Will Herberg (religious lecturer), will be the key note speaker during Religion in Life Week (November 17-21, 1954). Small voter turnout for Class Elections. Winter Carnival Chairman applications due. Student Senate held on November 2, 1954.

Dates: 1954 October 29

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 7, 1954 November 5

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Identifier: clarion_v031i07_19541105
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It’s Homecoming – Nancy Corpening is announced as Homecoming Queen by Chancellor Alter on November 3, 1954. Her Royal Court also includes Audry Eklund, Sheila McConnell, Patricia Nichols and Patricia Rose, all of whom will reign over the Homecoming festivities.

Dates: 1954 November 5