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University of Denver

 Organization

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 folder

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Blanche Thebom Opera Workshop, 1977 July 18

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00004
Abstract

Blanche Thebom opera workshop at the University of Denver, 7/18/1977.

Dates: 1977 July 18

Blanche Thebom Opera Workshop, 1977 July 18

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00004.00001
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1977 July 18

Central City Opera House Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: M123
Abstract The Central City Opera House Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1931 to manage and preserve the Central City Opera House located in Central City, Colorado and to direct annual summer opera festivals. Heirs of Peter McFarlane, a Central City businessman who owned the Opera House prior to 1931, donated the building to the University of Denver in 1931. The real estate holdings of the University of Denver were transferred back to the Association in 1982. The Association held...
Dates: 1931-2015

Civilizing the West: Early Colorado Jews in the Arts, 2011

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00010
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish artists, musicians, composers, and conductors in Colorado. Jewish influence on arts in Colorado.

Dates: 2011

Gianni Schiacchi Opera, 1980 February 21

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00002
Abstract

Black and white images of Gianni Schiacci opera performed by the Lamont Opera in 1980.

Dates: 1980 February 21

Gianni Schiacchi Opera, 1980 February 21

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00002.00001
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1980 February 21

Grimes, Polly, 1976

 File
Identifier: M123.03.0190.0055
Abstract

Folder contains press material pertaining to Miss Polly Grimes, who served on the DU at CCOH Committee during the 1972 festival season.

Dates: 1976

Music School Opera Rehearsal, 1986 January

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00003.00001
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1986 January

Theatre - Central City Opera PHOTO negatives

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0007
Abstract

4 large format black and white negatives of costumed singers at the Central City Opera.

Dates: 1793-2009