Central City Opera House Association (Central City, Colo.)

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Folder contains biographical material for conductor Randall (Randy) Behr. Mr. Behr worked with the CCOHA during the 1979 and 1981 festival seasons; as associate condcutor for the 1979 production of 'The Merry Widow' and as conductor for 'Soyazhe' that same year. During the 1981 festival season he was the conductor for the prodcution of 'Madame Butterfly.'

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Black and white tintype of actress Beulah Bondi looking into the eyes of an unidentified affiliate posing for a photograph in Central City, Colorado.

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Vocal and piano score for the piece 'Bill' from the musical Show Boat, music written by Jerome Kern, Book and Lyrics by Oscan Hammerstein II and P.G. Wodehouse. Printed on from of score ' Bill - Florenz Ziegfeld presents Show Boat, adapted from Edna Ferber's novel of the same name, book & lyrics by Oscar Hammerstain 2nd, music by Jerome Kern, ensembels & dances by Sammy Lee, settings by Joseph Urban.'

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Black and white photograph of CCOHA co-founder, Edna Chappell wearing dark colored top. Mrs. Chappell, along with four others, formed the CCOHA in 1931 after a walk through of the then falling apart Opera House.

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Folder conatins nine (9) items pertaining to performer Shirley Booth who performed in the 1953 CCOHA production of 'Time of the Cuckoo.'

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This box contains photographic prints and documents from Central City Opera House affiliates Farra - Gyorfi.

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This box contains files concerning CCOHA affliates from Lachonas - Mollicone.

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This box contains files concerning CCOHA affiliates Montgomery - Putnam.

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This box contains files concerning CCOHA affliates from Raftery - Sills.

Abstract This box contains photographs, programs, print material, and other documents pertaining to productions and events from 1967-1974. Events included are luncheons and dinners, galas, Operalogue, Fashion Show, Yellow Rose Ball, and press parties. Prodcutions include: Cactus Flower (1967), Don Pasquale (1967), A Masked Ball (1967), The Merry Widow (1967), There's a Girl in my Soup (1968), D'Oyly Carte Opera Company (1968), Die Fledermaus (1969), Tosca (1969), Plaza Suite (1969), Forty Carats...