Skip to main content

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 39 Collections and/or Records:

Silverheels - Script Pages

 File
Identifier: D037.01.0001.0007
Abstract

File contains typescript (possible carbon copy for the opera "Silverheels." Papers are stapled together and it is likely not complete.

Dates: 1910-1987

Silverheels - Script Pages

 File
Identifier: D037.01.0001.0008
Abstract

File contains typescript pages for the script of the opera "Silverheels." Pages appear to be possibly edits to the script, there is one loose page that points out changes.

Dates: 1910-1987

Silverheels - Script Pages

 File
Identifier: D037.01.0001.0009
Abstract

File contains mimeographed pages for 2 copies of the script for the opera, "Silverheels." Appears to be complete. Names on the scripts are "Weide" and "Waldo Williamson."

Dates: 1910-1987

Silverheels - Script Pages

 File
Identifier: D037.01.0001.0010
Abstract

File contains loose mimeograpged pages from copies of the script for the opera "Silverheels." Likely not complete. There are notations by the performers as to stage direction and performance emphasis.

Dates: 1910-1987

Silverheels - Script Pages

 File
Identifier: D037.01.0001.0011
Abstract

File contains loose mimeographed pages from copies of the script for the opera "Silverheels." Script is likely not complete. There are notations by the performers as to stage direction and performance emphasis.

Dates: 1910-1987

Speeches , 1951-1977

 Series
Identifier: M035.03
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The materials in this collection document the professional life of R. Russell Porter while he was a member of the faculty of the University of Denver, from 1946 until his retirement in 1976. Administrative materials provide a chronological framework for the artistic works that follow. They include biographies, obituaries, press releases and newspaper clippings, faculty personnel records and evaluations, insurance packages, travel records, brochures, personal papers, interviews, photographs...
Dates: 1951-1977

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 40, 1956 April 3

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v032i40_19560403
Abstract

DUers Exhibit Art and Design. Applications now due for 1956 May Queen. Five DU Frats Have Clauses. DU Robbed; $12,675 Taken (DU Civic Center Campus Finance Office was broken into). DU Communication Professor, R. Russell Porter, to Attend Paris Meeting April 9, 1956. HRM School Celebrates Birthday With a Seminar.

Dates: 1956 April 3

The Denver Clarion, vol. 37, issue 41, 1961 April 4

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v037i41_19610404
Abstract

Porter Appointed 1961 Lecturer Open Talk to be Original Poem. Auston Announces Honored Debaters. Feder Heads Peace Corps at University. AUSA Positions’ Nominations Open on All Campuses. Top Librarian Will Lecture Here April 8. Federal Loan Aids Building. May Days Heads Slate Auditions. CC Union Bared, Has Face Lift. Fencing Lessons Open. Student Speakers Seeking Success, Attend Ye to This.

Dates: 1961 April 4

The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 4, 1963 October 1

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v068i04_19631001
Abstract

Menhelsohn Explains Theory to Traffic Safety Conference. Campers Hear Lindell - “Next Four Years Opportunity to Search for Constancies Amid Changing World”. Frosh Hold Nominations for Officers; Four Vacant Offices on Election Slate. Porter, Students Discuss Possibility of Time Capsule. Owens to Talk Today to IRC on “Birmingham-Aftermath!” Parliamentary Law Classes Begin Oct. 2 in Boettcher Aud. Attention, Seniors.

Dates: 1963 October 1

The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 21, 1964 January 7

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v068i21_19640107
Abstract

Porter Assumes Directorship of Department Previously Led by Bell. Segregationist Wallace Gives Civil Rights Talk Tomorrow. “Colorado Ski Country” Shows Tomorrow Night.

Dates: 1964 January 7

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 38
Collection 1
 
Subject
Colorado 8
Dance 8
Denver (Colo.) 8
Musical theatre 8
Plays (performing arts compositions) 5