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Found in 887 Collections and/or Records:

Frances Woodbury in 'Harvey', 1947

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Identifier: M123.03.0078.0004.00010
Abstract

Photograph of Frances Woodbusy as Betty Chumley in the Central City Festival production of 'Harvey,' in an unknown location in Central City, Colorado.

Dates: 1947

Frank Guarrera as Horace Tabor, 1959

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Identifier: M123.03.0082.0001.00021
Abstract

Black and white photograph of an unidentified affiliate putting makeup on Frank Guarrera for the role of Horace Tabor in the 1959 central City Festival production of 'The Ballad of Baby Doe' at the Central City Opera House.

Dates: 1959

Frank Ricketson Addressing NBC Correspondent

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Identifier: M123.03.0081.0012.00033
Abstract Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson Jr. (CCOHA President) speaking to an unidentified NBC correspondent in an unidentified location. Photo can also be found in 'Theater of Dreams; The Glorious Central City Opera Celebrating 75 Years' on page 80. Caption reads: 'A reporter for NBC radio interviewed Frank 'Rick' Ricketson on opening night in an undated photo. from 1943 to 1964 Riketson served as president of the Opera House Association, hand-picked by festival co-founder Anne Evans...
Dates: 1930-1969

Frank Ricketson and Lillian Cushing at McFarlane Fountain Dedication, 1965 July 3

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Identifier: M123.03.0079.0002.00005
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson Jr. and Lillian Cushing during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO. Memorial reads: ' Frederick McFarlane, A native of Central City, A donor with the members of his family - of the opera house, A gentle and kindly man, Greatlly beloved by all who knew him. Their rich memory of him, friends dedicate this fountain, 1965.'

Dates: 1965 July 3

Frank Ricketson and Lillian Cushing at McFarlane Fountain Dedication, 1965 July 3

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Identifier: M123.03.0079.0002.00006
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson Jr. and Lillian Cushing during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO.

Dates: 1965 July 3

Frank Ricketson and Unidentified Affiliates Gather

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Identifier: M123.03.0080.0007.00009
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson (center, in tuxedo) gathering with unidentified affiliates gathering during opening night festivities for the Central City Opera House in Central City, Colorado.

Dates: 1930-1969

Frank Ricketson Jr. and Affiliates

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Identifier: M123.03.0082.0001.00033
Abstract

Black and white photograph ofFrank Ricketson Jr. (president of CCOHA) and four unidentified female affiliates gather in an unknown location.

Dates: 1930-1969

Frank Ricketson Jr. Speaks at McFarlane Fountain Dedication, 1965 July 3

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Identifier: M123.03.0079.0002.00001
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Mrs. Frederick McFarland ( Lillian Cushing) stands to the left of Frank Ricketson Jr. speaking to a crowd during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO.

Dates: 1965 July 3

Frank Ricketson Jr. Speaks at McFarlane Fountain Dedication, 1965 July 3

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Identifier: M123.03.0079.0002.00002
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson Jr. speaking to a crowd and to his left Lillian Cushing (Frederick's second wife, CCOHA choreographer) during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO.

Dates: 1965 July 3

Frank Ricketson Jr. Speaks at McFarlane Fountain Dedication, 1965 July 3

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Identifier: M123.03.0079.0002.00003
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Lillian Cushing (black and white dress) who was a choreographer for Central City productions and Frank Ricketson Jr. speaking to a crowd during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO.

Dates: 1965 July 3