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Sears, Vera E., 1912-2008

 Person

Biography

Vera Elsa Schultz-Bergen b. April 9, 1912 in Dresden, Germany; d. Mar. 8, 2008. Attended Berlin Opera School. Taught dance at Lamont School of Music, University of Denver, Kent School, Aspen Institute, and ran the Children's Dance Theatre.

Found in 224 Collections and/or Records:

Edwin Sears and Others Leaving a Building, 1943-1949

 Item
Identifier: M272.01.0005.0002.00013
Abstract

Black and white photograph of four people leaving a building, Edwin Sears is in the forefront of the picture. A sign in the window of the building reads "betreten des teehauses verboten!" Identities of other individuals are unknown.

Dates: 1943-1949

Edwin Sears and Two Other Men, 1943-1949

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Identifier: M272.01.0005.0002.00007
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Edwin Sears standing with two other men who look to be wearing military uniforms.

Dates: 1943-1949

Edwin Sears at a Parapet, 1943-1949

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Identifier: M272.01.0005.0002.00005
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Edwin Sears standing at a parapet, perhaps at the Kehlsteinhaus. In the distance, roads and buildings are visible within woods.

Dates: 1943-1949

Edwin Sears during Trial at the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, 1943-1949

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Identifier: M272.01.0005.0001.00013
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Edwin Sears during trial at the Nuremberg Palace of Justice.

Dates: 1943-1949

Family Portrait, 1952

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Identifier: M272.01.0005.0001.00010
Abstract

Black and white photographic portrait of a Vera and Edwin Sears and one of their children. Inscription on bottom of photograph: "Marshall Brooks, 1952"

Dates: 1952

Girls Stretch at the University of Denver Lamont School of Music, between 1955-1959

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Identifier: M272.01.0001.0001.00005
Abstract

Young female students stretch during a dance class at the University of Denver (DU) Lamont School of Music Dance Department in Denver, Colorado. Children's classes at the Lamont School of Music were held at 909 Grant Street, Denver, Colorado. The Children's Dance Theatre was the performance group composed of students from the children's dance classes at Lamont.

Dates: between 1955-1959

Group at a Social Event, 1943-1949

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Identifier: M272.01.0005.0001.00004
Abstract

Black and white photograph of a group of men and women at a social event, likely a wedding from the white dress and veil the woman center left is wearing. Location, context and subjects are unknown.

Dates: 1943-1949

Group Poses Outside Colorado Ballet Center, 1979

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Identifier: D025.04.0001.0009.00003
Abstract

Vera Sears, Freidann Parker, Hanya Holm and Lillian Covillo stand outside of the Colorado Ballet Center in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979

Hanya Holm and Vera Sears, 1979

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Identifier: D025.04.0001.0009.00004
Abstract

Vera Sears and Hanya Holm stand outside of the Colorado Ballet Center in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979

Hanya Holm Speaks to Students, between 1943-1944

 Item
Identifier: D002.01.0002.0107.00005
Abstract

Dancer, choreographer and dance educator Hanya Holm lectures a group of students outdoors in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Students include: Frances Wessels, Martha Wilcox, Batya Heller, Florita Raup, Louise Metz, Joan Palmer, Vera Sears, and Millie Kaeser.

Dates: between 1943-1944

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 223
Collection 1
 
Subject
Dance 194
Dancers 189
Denver (Colo.) 184
Choreographers 182
Dance teachers 182