Sears, Vera E., 1912-2008
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
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.
Edwin Sears and Two Other Men, 1943-1949
Black and white photograph of Edwin Sears standing with two other men who look to be wearing military uniforms.
Edwin Sears at a Parapet, 1943-1949
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.
Edwin Sears during Trial at the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, 1943-1949
Black and white photograph of Edwin Sears during trial at the Nuremberg Palace of Justice.
Family Portrait, 1952
Black and white photographic portrait of a Vera and Edwin Sears and one of their children. Inscription on bottom of photograph: "Marshall Brooks, 1952"
Girls Stretch at the University of Denver Lamont School of Music, between 1955-1959
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.
Group at a Social Event, 1943-1949
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.
Group Poses Outside Colorado Ballet Center, 1979
Vera Sears, Freidann Parker, Hanya Holm and Lillian Covillo stand outside of the Colorado Ballet Center in Denver, Colorado.
Hanya Holm and Vera Sears, 1979
Vera Sears and Hanya Holm stand outside of the Colorado Ballet Center in Denver, Colorado.
Hanya Holm Speaks to Students, between 1943-1944
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.
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