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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:

Central City Opera House, 1967

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0035.0002.00003
Abstract

The Opera House building in Central City, Colorado is pictured. Three signs can be seen that read: ''Opera House, Central City Opera House Property of The University of Denver Colorado Seminary, Central City Opera House Watch For Announcements Of The 1967 Festival.''

Dates: 1967

Central City Opera House, between 1932-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0035.0002.00004
Abstract

People gather around tables full of food. The tables also have sketches propped up on them. Picture of Central City, Colorado.

Dates: between 1932-2008

Central City Opera House, 1970 July 24

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0035.0002.00005
Abstract

A man and a woman in period costume embrace. Photograph taken in Central City, Colorado.

Dates: 1970 July 24

Central City Opera House, between 1932-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0035.0002.00006
Abstract

Scenes of people acting in constume on stage in Central City, Colorado.

Dates: between 1932-2008

Central City Opera House, 1970 July 24

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0035.0002.00007
Abstract

Scenes of people acting in constume on stage in Central City, Colorado.

Dates: 1970 July 24

Central City Opera House, 1970 July 24

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0035.0002.00008
Abstract

Scenes of people acting in constume on stage in Central City, Colorado.

Dates: 1970 July 24

Central City Opera House, 1970 July 24

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0035.0002.00009
Abstract

Scenes of people acting in constume on stage in Central City, Colorado. Some costumes are Asian others appear to reflect the American West.

Dates: 1970 July 24

Central City Opera House, 1970 December 2

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0035.0002.00010
Abstract

Scenes of people acting in costume on stage in Central City, Colorado. Some people are dressed as medical personnel.

Dates: 1970 December 2

Central City Opera House, 1970 December 2

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0035.0002.00011
Abstract

Scenes of people acting in costume on stage in Central City, Colorado. Some people are dressed as medical personnel.

Dates: 1970 December 2

Central City Opera House, 1969 April 25

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0035.0002.00012
Abstract

People sit looking at Central City Opera posters and advertisements.

Dates: 1969 April 25

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Musical theater producers and directors 42
Publicity photographs 39
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Opera festivals 30
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Photographic prints 28
Fashion 26
Snapshots 24
Reports 22
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Blank forms 17
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Photographic postcards 13
Ballet 12
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Radio programs 7
Fund raising 6
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Corporate minutes 4
Dance teachers 4
Notes (Documents) 4
Administrative reports 3
Authors 3
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Politicians 3
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Special events 3
Theater critics 3
Choreographers 2
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 2
Costume 2
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Film reels 2
Gold panning 2
Lawyers 2
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Newspapers 2
Nonprofit organizations 2
Notebooks 2
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Square dancing 2
Stage managers 2
Annual reports 1
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Black-and-white photography 1
Boards of directors 1
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