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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.

Biography

Assumes Directorship of Communication of Arts Department, 1963, after Dr. Campton Bell passes away.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Box 4: Correspondence, Photos, Projects, and Teaching Materials, 1945-1986

 File — Box M035.0004: Series M035.02; Series M035.03; Series M035.04 [Barcode: U186019602275]
Identifier: M035.02.0004
Abstract This box contains files from Russell Porter pertaining to time time at DU. Files include: correspondence, Fine Arts Center Planning, Humanities Project (1976), photos from DU events, teaching, and theater, reports and papers, teaching materials for radio, retirement and emeritus, and theater materials. Photos include: Air Force, headshots, radio classroom (1945), teaching, Central City, theater productions, and unidentified events. Theater productions include: The Eastern Watch (1952), My...
Dates: 1945-1986

Chester Alter Opening Time Capsule with Russell Porter, 1964

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Identifier: U201.02.0138.0004.00004
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter and Professor of Theatre Russell Porter open a time capsule, placed in 1951, at the university's centennial celebration in 1964, in front of Mary Reed Building.

Dates: 1964

Group Portrait of Faculty and Staff, circa 1950

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Identifier: U201.01.0086.0018.00005
Abstract

Black and white photographic image of University of Denver faculty and staff: Hartman, Russell Porter, Hall, Friday, Crown, H. Moore, M. Miller, Shirey, B. Cohn, [illegible] name, Engle, Fuller, E. Cohn, Vance Kirkland, [illegible] name, Rasmussen, [illegible] name, Fee, Young, Allen Breck, on campus outside, circa 1950.

Dates: circa 1950

Writings on University Openness, 1970

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0009.00006
Abstract

Statement written by Russell Porter on what he sees as an attempt to undermine the openness of universities to the entire spectrum of political, social and cultural thought.

Dates: 1970

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