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Porter, R. Russell (Robert Russell), 1908-1986

 Person

Biography

Served as Head of the University Theater and Chairman of the School of Communication Arts at the University of Denver, Denver, Colo. from 1964 to 1976; University Lecturer, 1960-61.

Biography

Attended Paris Meeting, April 9, 1956

Biography

Appointed to give the 1961 University of Denver Lecture.

Biography

Assumes Directorship of Communication of Arts Department, 1963, after Dr. Campton Bell passes away.

Found in 39 Collections and/or Records:

Box 8: Silverheels Reproductions, 1954

 File — Box M035.0008: [Barcode: U186018599982]
Identifier: M035.01.0008
Abstract

This box contains reproductions of scores and scripts of Silverheels by Russell Porter and Waldo Williamson.

Dates: 1954

Box 9: Personal Materials

 File — Box M035.0009: Series M035.05 [Barcode: U186023298038]
Identifier: M035.05.0009
Abstract

This box contains clippings, family correspondence, bios and obituaries, personnel records, and correspondence pertaining to projects outside of DU work.

Dates: 1933-1986

Chester Alter Opening Time Capsule with Russell Porter, 1964

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0138.0004.00004
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter and Professor of Theatre Russell Porter open a time capsule, placed in 1951, at the university's centennial celebration in 1964, in front of Mary Reed Building.

Dates: 1964

Early Dawn, Porter, Russell/Williamson, Waldo, 1950

 File
Identifier: D037.01.0001.0003
Abstract

File contains an updated mimeographed copy of Russell Porter's Play: "Early Dawn" with the name "Williamson and c.1" written on the title page. 49 pages. Notation oncerning musical timing have been added to the pages.

Dates: 1950

Early Dawn, Porter, Russell/Williamson, Waldo, 1950

 File
Identifier: D037.01.0001.0002
Abstract

File contains transcript of Russell Porter's Play "Early Dawn" with the name "Williamson" written at the top of the the cover. 49 pages. Notations have been added in pencil and pen concerning musical timing for the chorus sequences.

Dates: 1950

Group Portrait of Faculty and Staff, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0018.00005
Abstract

Black and white photographic image of University of Denver faculty and staff: Hartman, Russell Porter, Hall, Friday, Crown, H. Moore, M. Miller, Shirey, B. Cohn, [illegible] name, Engle, Fuller, E. Cohn, Vance Kirkland, [illegible] name, Rasmussen, [illegible] name, Fee, Young, Allen Breck, on campus outside, circa 1950.

Dates: circa 1950

Personal Materials

 Series
Identifier: M035.05
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The materials in this collection document the professional life of R. Russell Porter while he was a member of the faculty of the University of Denver, from 1946 until his retirement in 1976. Administrative materials provide a chronological framework for the artistic works that follow. They include biographies, obituaries, press releases and newspaper clippings, faculty personnel records and evaluations, insurance packages, travel records, brochures, personal papers, interviews, photographs...
Dates: 1933-1986

R. Russell Porter Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M035
Abstract R. Russell Porter (1908-1995) served as Head of the University Theater and Chairman of the School of Communication Arts at the University of Denver from 1964 to 1976. In addition to his teaching and administrative functions, Porter wrote, directed, and produced plays, operas and radio dramas. He also acted in plays and radio dramas. Many of his artistic endeavors were librettos written with Normand Lockwood who was composer-in-residence at the University of Denver from 1959-1968. These...
Dates: 1933-1986

Silverheels Ephemera, 1954

 File
Identifier: D037.01.0001.0005
Abstract

File contains ephemera related to the production of "Silverheels" at the University of Denver in May 1954. Ephemera includes congratulation notes, ticket stubs, ending notes, etc.

Dates: 1954

Silverheels Script - Bound

 File
Identifier: D037.01.0001.0006
Abstract

File contains typescript bound in a notebook of the script for the "folk" opera "Silverheels." Music by Waldo Williamson, Libretto by Russell Porter.

Dates: 1910-1987

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 38
Collection 1
 
Subject
Drama 11
Plays (Literary genre) 9
Colorado 8
Dance 8
Denver (Colo.) 8