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Central City Opera House (Central City, Colo.)

 Organization

Biography

__ __ __Work cat.: The glory that was gold, 1992: t.p. (Central City Opera House) p. vii (built in 1878 in Central City, Colo.)

Biography

Central City Opera House is given to the University of Denver by the McFarlane family in 1932 (Ida Kruse McFarlane, Professor of English at DU, good friends with Anne Evans). The CCOHA was administered as a non-profit corporation during this time.

Sources

Breck, From the Rockies to the World, 1997, 126.

Found in 2694 Collections and/or Records:

Box 9: L'Esprit de Noel Materials, 1999-2013

 File — Box M416.0009: Series M416.03 [Barcode: U186023272430]
Identifier: M416.03.0009
Abstract

This box contains L'Esprit de Noel materials from 1999 to 2013 including: L'Esprit de Noel binders, committee minutes and reports, programs, clippings, press packets, and sponsorship and donor solicitation. Not all materials are labelled or available for each year.

Dates: 1999-2013

Box 11: Clippings, 1944-2007

 File — Box M416.0011: Series M416.04 [Barcode: U186018604135]
Identifier: M416.04.0011
Abstract

Newspaper clippings regarding the Opera House and Guild from 1944 to 2007.

Dates: 1944-2007

Box 71: Productions and Events, Cactus Flower-Caine Mutinty, 1950-1969

 File — Box M123.0071: Series M123.03 [Barcode: U186018617170]
Identifier: M123.03.0071
Abstract

This cost contains (5) file folders including photographs and documents from Cactus Flower -1, Cactus Flower - 2, Caine Mutiny -1, Caine Mutiny -2, Caine Mutiny Press Manual.

Dates: 1950-1969

Box 72: Productions and Events, Camille-Central City-Views, 1930-1959

 File — Box M123.0072: Series M123.03 [Barcode: U186022114875]
Identifier: M123.03.0072
Abstract

This box contains (10) file folders including photographs and documents from Camille, Carmen, Cavalleria Rusticana, Central City Nights. Also Central City's Buildings, Historic Photos, Mines, Street Views, Views, Misc.

Dates: 1930-1959

Box 73: Productions and Events, Cast-The Critique, 1940-1959

 File — Box M123.0073: Series M123.03 [Barcode: U186018617196]
Identifier: M123.03.0073
Abstract

This box contains (10) file folders including photographs and documents from 1958 Cast, Citations for service, Colorado Day, Constant Wife, Co si Fan Tutte, The Critique 1948-1950, 1957, 1952 and 1953.

Dates: 1940-1959

Box 74: Productions and Events, Dancers-Don Pasquale, 1930-1959

 File — Box M123.0074: Series M123.03 [Barcode: U186018617201]
Identifier: M123.03.0074
Abstract

This box contains (5) file folders including photographs and documents from Don Pasqauale, Don Giovanni, A Doll's House, Diamond Lil, and unidentified dancers.

Dates: 1930-1959

Box 75: Productions and Events, D'Oyly Carte Opera Company-Yeoman of the Guard, 1920-1940

 File — Box M123.0075: Series M123.03 [Barcode: U186018617219]
Identifier: M123.03.0075
Abstract

This box contains (9) file folders including photographs and documents from D'Oyly Carte Opera Company - folders 1-3; Gilbert and Sulivan, H.M.S. Pinafere, Iolanthe, Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, Yeomen of the Guard.

Dates: 1920-1940

Box 76: Productions and Events, Elixir of Love-Central City Material, 1950-1969

 File — Box M123.0076: Series M123.03 [Barcode: U186018617227]
Identifier: M123.03.0076
Abstract

This box contains (13) file folders including photographs and documents on: Elixir of Love, 13 Eureka Street, Face on the Bar Room Floor, Fashion Show 1950,1953-1956, 1958, 1961, 1968; Fashion - Lerner Shops, and Central City Material.

Dates: 1950-1969

Box 77: Productions and Events, Faust-The Girl of the Golden West, 1947-1969

 File — Box M123.0077: Series M123.03 [Barcode: U186018617235]
Identifier: M123.03.0077
Abstract

This box contains (7) file folders including photos and documents on: Faust -1 and Faust -2, Fidelo, Die Fledermans, Flower Girls, The Gazebo, Girl of the Golden West.

Dates: 1947-1969

Box 78: Productions and Events, The Gondoliers-Lucia di Lammermoor, 1930-1969

 File — Box M123.0078: Series M123.03 [Barcode: U186018617243]
Identifier: M123.03.0078
Abstract

This box contains (10) file folders including photographs and documents on: The Gandoliers, Gypsy Baron, Intermission- Central City Festivals, Harvey, Jeff. Cty. Night, Key Tags- Opera House Souveneirs,Lady From Colorado, Lakme, The Lark, Lucia di Lammermoor.

Dates: 1930-1969

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Archival Object 2690
Collection 4
 
Subject
Central City (Colo.) 2629
Colorado 2548
Opera 2539
Photographs 2400
Singers 1068
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Actors 881
Theater 760
Performing arts 92
Music 85
Denver (Colo.) 65
Built environment 64
College buildings 64
College campuses 64
Theatrical producers and directors 58
Musical theater producers and directors 42
Publicity photographs 39
Promotional materials 36
Opera festivals 30
Publications 29
Photographic prints 28
Fashion 26
Snapshots 24
Reports 22
Programs 21
Theaters 19
Blank forms 17
Musicians 17
Photographic postcards 13
Ballet 12
Ballet dancers 12
Clothing and dress 10
Composers 10
Art 7
Dramatists 7
Painting 7
Radio programs 7
Fund raising 6
Dancers 5
Flower Girls 5
Corporate minutes 4
Dance teachers 4
Notes (Documents) 4
Administrative reports 3
Authors 3
Manuals series 3
Operas 3
Politicians 3
Sculpture, American 3
Special events 3
Theater critics 3
Choreographers 2
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 2
Costume 2
Drawings 2
Film reels 2
Gold panning 2
Lawyers 2
Librettists 2
Newspapers 2
Nonprofit organizations 2
Notebooks 2
Periodicals 2
Scores 2
Square dancing 2
Stage managers 2
Annual reports 1
Artists 1
Audio-visual materials 1
Black-and-white photography 1
Boards of directors 1
Central City Opera House (Central City, Colo.) 1
Committees 1
Compilation films 1
Cooking 1
Dance 1
Denver (Colo.) -- Buildings 1
Denver Metropolitan Area (Colo.) 1
Evergreen (Colo.) 1
Fencers 1
Fencing 1
Financial records 1
Gambling 1
Gold mines and mining 1
Hotel and Restaurant Management 1
Houses 1
Memorabilia 1
Parties 1
Politicians -- Colorado 1
Posters 1
Public relations 1
Publicity 1
Registers (Lists) 1
Scenography 1
Slides (Photography) 1
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