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 10 Collections and/or Records:
Blanche Thebom Opera Workshop, 1977 July 18
Blanche Thebom opera workshop at the University of Denver, 7/18/1977.
Blanche Thebom Opera Workshop, 1977 July 18
Blanche Thebom raises her arms as she speaks to students in an auditorium during an opera workshop at the University of Denver on 7/18/1977. Behind her, onstage, an individual sits at a piano while another individual stands onstage next to the piano listening to Blanche Thebom.
Central City Opera House Association Records
Civilizing the West: Early Colorado Jews in the Arts, 2011
Brief biographies of Jewish artists, musicians, composers, and conductors in Colorado. Jewish influence on arts in Colorado.
Gianni Schiacchi Opera, 1980 February 21
Black and white images of Gianni Schiacci opera performed by the Lamont Opera in 1980.
Gianni Schiacchi Opera, 1980 February 21
Four actors dressed in period costumes perform a scene from the opera Gianni Schiacchi at the University of Denver on 2/21/1980. The performer on the left is above the others on a small stage and appears to be singing or speaking, with arm outstretched. The other three react to him.
Grimes, Polly, 1976
Folder contains press material pertaining to Miss Polly Grimes, who served on the DU at CCOH Committee during the 1972 festival season.
Music School Opera Rehearsal, 1986 January
Music school/opera rehearsal 1/86.
Music School Opera Rehearsal, 1986 January
A music director rehearses in a classroom with students singing behind music stands at the University of Denver Lamont School of Music in January 1986.
Theatre - Central City Opera PHOTO negatives
4 large format black and white negatives of costumed singers at the Central City Opera.