Porter, R. Russell (Robert Russell), 1908-1986
Person
Biography
Served as Head of the University Theater and Chairman of the School of Communication Arts at the University of Denver, Denver, Colo. from 1964 to 1976; University Lecturer, 1960-61.
Biography
Attended Paris Meeting, April 9, 1956
Biography
Appointed to give the 1961 University of Denver Lecture.
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Assumes Directorship of Communication of Arts Department, 1963, after Dr. Campton Bell passes away.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
R. Russell Porter Papers
Collection
Identifier: M035
Abstract
R. Russell Porter (1908-1995) served as Head of the University Theater and Chairman of the School of Communication Arts at the University of Denver from 1964 to 1976. In addition to his teaching and administrative functions, Porter wrote, directed, and produced plays, operas and radio dramas. He also acted in plays and radio dramas. Many of his artistic endeavors were librettos written with Normand Lockwood who was composer-in-residence at the University of Denver from 1959-1968. These...
Dates:
1933-1986