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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 12 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

Early Dawn, Porter, Russell/Williamson, Waldo, 1950

 File
Identifier: D037.01.0001.0003
Abstract

File contains an updated mimeographed copy of Russell Porter's Play: "Early Dawn" with the name "Williamson and c.1" written on the title page. 49 pages. Notation oncerning musical timing have been added to the pages.

Dates: 1950

Early Dawn, Porter, Russell/Williamson, Waldo, 1950

 File
Identifier: D037.01.0001.0002
Abstract

File contains transcript of Russell Porter's Play "Early Dawn" with the name "Williamson" written at the top of the the cover. 49 pages. Notations have been added in pencil and pen concerning musical timing for the chorus sequences.

Dates: 1950

Silverheels Ephemera, 1954

 File
Identifier: D037.01.0001.0005
Abstract

File contains ephemera related to the production of "Silverheels" at the University of Denver in May 1954. Ephemera includes congratulation notes, ticket stubs, ending notes, etc.

Dates: 1954

Silverheels Script - Bound

 File
Identifier: D037.01.0001.0006
Abstract

File contains typescript bound in a notebook of the script for the "folk" opera "Silverheels." Music by Waldo Williamson, Libretto by Russell Porter.

Dates: 1910-1987

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: D037.01.0001.0010
Abstract

File contains loose mimeographed 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

The Denver Clarion, vol. 75, issue 50, 1971 February 22

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v075i50_19710222
Abstract

Porter hopes to improve American theater scene. Rice, Lindell research plan for complete minority library. Old Main, facilities hinder biology dept.

Dates: 1971 February 22

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Musical theater 8
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