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Kathleen Hill Papers

 Collection
Identifier: D032
Abstract

This collection contains choreography notes, programs, materials from various workshops and performances attended by Kathleen (Kathy) Hill, photos of Hill Academy of Dance and Dramatics (HADD) performances, dance related newspaper and magazine articles, personal correspondence, HADD board meeting notes, and scrapbooks.

Dates: 1977-2011

Larry Boyette Papers and Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: D021
Abstract The Larry Boyette Papers and Photograph Collection primarily contain an assortment of photographs: performance, studio and candids, relating to Boyette's career as a dancer with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet (ca.1947-1956), the (American) Ballet Theatre (1957-1959), and photographs from Boyette's tenure as an instructor of dance in his own Ballet Arts Studios in Denver and Boulder (1959-1984) and at the University of Colorado. The collection also includes personal photographs (taken by...
Dates: circa 1940-2004

Lillian Covillo Papers

 Collection
Identifier: D022
Abstract

Lillian Covillo was an alumna of the University of Denver who co-founded the Colorado Ballet along with Freidann Parker. This collection includes photos, programs, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks and ephemera related to Covillo and Parker's dance work and teaching.

Dates: 1936-2010

Martha Macomber Papers

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Identifier: D116
Dates: Other: 1920-1990

Michelle O'Bryan Hamel Papers

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Identifier: D079
Abstract

This collection contains cosmetics and realia used by Michelle O'Bryan Hamel during her time as prima ballerina for Denver Civic Ballet (1958-1979).

Dates: 1958-1979

Nancy Vrana Papers

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Identifier: D119
Abstract

This collection contains scrapbooks, photographs, newspaper clippings, and film reels about Nancy Vrana.

Dates: 1947-1978

Patricia Renzetti Papers

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Identifier: D080
Abstract

This collections contains materials related to Patricia Renzetti, a former principal ballerins for Colorado Ballet, and her career in dance. Materials include audiovisual materials, realia, and memorabilia.

Dates: 1985-2004

Richard Ely Morse Collection

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Identifier: D070
Abstract

This collection contains materials collected by Richard Ely Morse during his time in New York City. Items include postcards (19th century, ballet, and art related), programs from NYC Ballet, correspondence, (2) scrapbooks, and (1) photo signed to Richard from well-known artist Tchelitchew.

Dates: Other: 1909-1986

Rocky Mountain Ballet Company Records

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Identifier: D057
Abstract

This collections contains programs from the Rocky Mountain Ballet, previously known as Colorado Ballet. Rocky Mountain Ballet was based in Colorado Springs, CO and ran by the director, Ilse Reese Gahart.

Dates: 1964-1984

The Dance Archive "Rising Stars: Denver Civic Ballet and Ballet Guild" Oral History Project

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Identifier: D069
Abstract

In 2016, in conjuction with Carson Brierly Giffin Dance Library's annual exhibit "Rising Stars: Denver Civic Ballet and Ballet Guild," oral histories were conducted to be included in the supplemental documentary for the exhibit. These oral histories include interviews with former dancers, costumers, and journalists. In 2019, the Carson Brierly Giffin Dance Library rebranded as The Dance Archive.

Dates: 2016