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Bowen, Gwen

 Person

Biography

Gwen L. Bowen was born in Denver, Colo. She was a first grade teacher at McKinley Elementary in Denver. Associated with: Denver Civic Ballet, Premiere Dance Arts Company, Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts, PDAC - Arts for All.

Found in 211 Collections and/or Records:

Box 96: Awards and Memorabilia, bulk: 1950 - 2012

 File — Box D030.0096: Series D030.07 [Barcode: U186022713598]
Identifier: D030.07.0096
Abstract Box contains various memorabilia such as two promotional pocket knives and a key chain for the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts, an undescripive dance medal, a magnet, one 7 inch vinyl titled "His name is Wonderful" by Merril Womach, Gwen Bowen's award for Notable American Woman 2002 from The American Biographical Institute, and a postcard in a plastic frame. Also housing 2 lapel pins - Member, Certified By Test To Teach and 10 Years, U.S.A. Dance Caravan; 1 medal on crimson and gold lanyard...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Box 97: Photographs, bulk: 1950 - 2012

 File — Box D030.0097: Series D030.06 [Barcode: U186022713603]
Identifier: D030.06.0097
Abstract

Box contains misc. photos from Gwen Bowens life including photos of her, the school, the students, performances and more. Box also contains one framed photo of Gwen Bowen as well as black and white print of her teaching class.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Box 99: Dance Costume Catalogs and Newsletters

 File — Box D030.0099: Series D030.02 [Barcode: U186022713629]
Identifier: D030.0099
Abstract

Box contains copies of various newsletters that Gwen was subscribed to as well as Dance Costume Catalogs she received in the mail.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Box 106: Dance School Trends

 File — Box D030.0106: Series D030.04 [Barcode: U186022713255]
Identifier: D030.04.0106
Abstract

This box contains the newsletter "Dance School Trends," which contains an assortment of materials pertaining to dance, teaching, and management of a dance school.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Box 107: Misc. Scrapbooks

 File — Box D030.0107: Series D030.07 [Barcode: U186022713263]
Identifier: D030.07.0107
Abstract

Box contains misc. scrapbooks removed from original binders and housed in folders. Scrapbooks include: Advertisement Scrapbook 1 + 2; Denver Civic Ballet Scrapbook; Emperors Nightingale Scrapbook 1959; Galaxias Scrapbook 1961 (1+2); Letters and Cards Scrapbook; Personal Publicity + Clippings Scrapbook; Professional Orgs Dance Conventions + Honors Scrapbook; Recitals 1965 Scrapbook; Recitals 1976 Scrapbook; Recitals 1972 Scrapbook.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Box 108: Misc. Scrapbooks 2

 File — Box D030.0108: Series D030.07 [Barcode: U186022713271]
Identifier: D030.07.0108
Abstract

Box contains second half of scrapbooks removed from original binders and currently housed in folders. Box contains one intact scrapbook titled "South Rebels". Scrabooks include: Students Scrapbook; Student + Programs Scrapbook; The Dancing Princess Scrapbook; The Isle Scrapbook; Studio Misc 1951-1956) Scrapbook; Studio Misc 57-58 Scrapbook 1+2; Studio Misc 1959-69 Scrapbook; Studio Misc 1959-1962 Scrapbook; Studio Misc 1974- Scrapbook.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Box 109: Oversized Scrapbooks, 1978 - 1998

 File — Box D030.0109: Series D030.07 [Barcode: U186023244681]
Identifier: D030.07.0109
Abstract

Box contains overside scrapbooks that are intact in orginal binding. Scrapbooks include: Snow White 1975; Prince Who Wouldn't Smile 1977; The Nightingale 1979; Heidi 1988.

Dates: 1978 - 1998

Box 111: Unframed Dance Art, 1992-1995

 File — Box D030.0111: Series D030.07 [Barcode: U186023244704]
Identifier: D030.07.0111
Abstract Dance Art and Posters; most removed from frames. Items include: large, newspaper-print map - "Purolator Ground & Sky Courier Network"; colored, autographed poster board - Festival Flamenco 1992"; mounted colored photo - "Where words fail, ..."; enlarged colored photo of woman applying make-up; matted, water-color painting - "Beggers Dance", 1995, Janet Moore; matted, color picture of ballerina's foot with a rose; 2 mounted, enlarged, black and white photos of ballerina in motion; 3...
Dates: 1992-1995

Box 112: School Door Sign

 File — Box D030.0112: Series D030.07 [Barcode: U186022114841]
Identifier: D030.07.0112
Abstract

This box contains (2) flat, metal sign 48 x 20 inches with "Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts" printed on it. This sign was the door sign for Gwen's school.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Box 114: Misc. Framed and Unframed Art, 1992-2012

 File — Box D030.0114: Series D030.07 [Barcode: U186023244738]
Identifier: D030.07.0114
Abstract Various framed and unframed photographs and art. Items include: framed quote with birthday notes/signatures on back; flat, mounted black and white print of women dancing; mounted Joe Covello photograph of ballerinas; mounted Sam Zarember phothograph of dancer in studio; flat, mounted black and white print of ballerina; flat, mounted black and white photograph of two ballerinas; framed Ralph Waldo Emerson quote; framed colored drawing of little girl dancers; flat, mounted black and white...
Dates: 1992-2012

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 209
Collection 2
 
Subject
Dance 173
Dance schools 120
Dance -- Study and teaching 48
Dance production and direction 34
Dance programs 30
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Teaching Materials - Dance 25
Dance teachers 24
Choreography 18
Performing arts 14
Ballet 11
Nonprofit organizations 11
Costume 9
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 8
Correspondence 8
Dance costume 8
Art 6
Tap dancing 6
Administrative reports 5
Advertisements 5
Excerpts 5
Membership 5
Photography 5
Awards 4
Dance Conventions 4
Ephemera (General) 4
Memorabilia 4
Newsletters 4
Photographs 4
Video recordings 4
Audiotapes 3
Ballroom dancing 3
Business correspondence 3
Personal belongings 3
Scrapbooks 3
Video Home System (VHS) 3
Acrobats 2
Anniversaries 2
Audio-visual materials 2
Business Administration 2
Choreographers 2
Community life 2
Dance recitals 2
Denver (Colo.) 2
Drawings 2
Greeting cards 2
Jazz 2
Letters 2
Marketing 2
Music 2
Photograph albums 2
Posters 2
Publicity 2
Textiles (visual works) 2
Theaters -- Stage-setting and scenery 2
Vinyl Record 2
Administration 1
Advertising 1
Archives 1
Articles of incorporation 1
Artists' studios 1
Audiocassettes 1
Ballerinas 1
Bands (Music) 1
Biography 1
Black-and-white photography 1
Catalogs 1
Certificates 1
Christianity 1
Christmas 1
Christmas cards 1
Commemorative works 1
Commercial catalogs 1
Community newspapers 1
Compact Discs (CD's) 1
Cooking 1
Copyright 1
Course schedules 1
Dance Notation 1
Dance posters 1
Denver Post 1
Design and construction 1
Employees 1
Event photographs 1
Faculty evaluations 1
Film reels 1
Gifts 1
Grant(s) 1
Instructions (document genre) 1
Lighting 1
Medical care 1
Notes (Documents) 1
Obituaries 1
Opera 1
Operas 1
Personal correspondence 1
Photographic prints 1
Pointe Shoes 1
Postcards 1
Press 1
Promotional materials 1
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