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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 61: Performance Videos (Growing Up in America - U Hills Recital) , 1988 - 2008

 File — Box D030.0061: Series D030.09 [Barcode: U186022712827]
Identifier: D030.09.0061
Abstract File contains remaining VHS tapes of performances as well as entiretly of Videocassttes and DVD's of perofrmances. Titles inclue - VHS: Gwen "U" Hills Recital Gwen Bowen Feet Dr. Griffin Gwen Bowen Nursing Home Shows 97 Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts, "Dance Trip" Show June 12 2004 Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts, Performances 1980-82 from Super 8 Film: Hoe down, prolgoue, banjo, pas espangnol Gwen Bowen School of Dance/PDAC Potpourri de Dance May 1990 Hoedown People's Fair June 1990...
Dates: 1988 - 2008

Box 66: Glass Sign, 2012

 File — Box D030.0066: Series D030.07 [Barcode: U186022712770]
Identifier: D030.07.0066
Abstract

1 glass sign: ''Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts - RA.1206'' - 28 x 24 x .5 inches - wrapped in ethofoam.

Dates: 2012

Box 68: Misc. Videos

 File — Box D030.0068: Series D030.09 [Barcode: U186022713310]
Identifier: D030.09.0068
Abstract

Box contains various VHS video cassette tapes used by the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts. VHS's include instructional videos, dress rehearsals, perfomances not done by the School of Dance Arts, and other videos not relating to productions.

Dates: 1986 - 2006

Box 69: Nursing Home Shows Videos , 1993 - 2004

 File — Box D030.0069: Series D030.09 [Barcode: U186022713328]
Identifier: D030.09.0069
Abstract

Box contains all VHS's from nursing home performances put on by the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts.

Dates: 1993 - 2004

Box 75: Dance Shoes

 File — Box D030.0075: Series D030.08 [Barcode: U186022713386]
Identifier: D030.08.0075
Abstract

Box contains 5 pairs of ballet shoes and 4 pairs of tap shoes. No associated information with any of the shoes. One pair of ballet slippers is covered in signatures.

Dates: 1947-2012

Box 84: Personal Papers, NDI Membership - Volunteering, 1930-2012

 File — Box D030.0084: Series D030.01 [Barcode: U186022713475]
Identifier: D030.01.0084
Abstract Box contains well-labeled folders with various printed materials: including papers, clippings, correspondence, etc. All folders and items are related to Gwen Bowen's personal life. Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject. Folders include: NDI Membership, NDEO Papers, Newspaper Mentions, Nominations, Obituraires, Opera, Orthopedic Care, PDTA Membership Materials,Personal Correspondence 1-4, Plubicity Clippings, Recipes, Sentimental Items (includes gifts from students and keepsakes that...
Dates: 1930-2012

Box 88: Administrative, Advertisements - Newsletter Planning, bulk: 1950 - 2012

 File — Box D030.0088: Series D030.05 [Barcode: U186022713514]
Identifier: D030.05.0088
Abstract

Box contains folders of papers, correspondance, handwritten notes, marketing materials, expense documents, copyright documents, clippings, and more all relating to the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts. Files include Advertisements - Newsletter Planning.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Box 90: Photographs, 1950 - 2012

 File — Box D030.0090: Series D030.06 [Barcode: U186022713530]
Identifier: D030.06.0090
Abstract

Box contains misc. photos from Gwen Bowens life including photos of her, the school, the students, performances and more. Box also contains three intact photo albums. One is one of the 1973 production of Heidi, one is photos of Gwen's students from the 1950's and 1960's, and the last is a Christmas photo album of what seems to be various students. Finally the box cotains a larger print of the attendees of the 1957 Dance Educators of America Convention.

Dates: 1950 - 2012

Box 91: Compact Discs

 File — Box D030.0091: Series D030.09 [Barcode: U186022713548]
Identifier: D030.09.0091
Abstract

Box contains all CD's in the collection. CD's were used by the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts.

Dates: 1986 - 2006

Box 92: Tap 8 - Warm-Ups

 File — Box D030.0092: Series D030.04 [Barcode: U186022713556]
Identifier: D030.04.0092
Abstract

This box contains various folder with materials used for teaching by the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts. Files in this box include: Tap 8-12, Tap Routines, Tap Technique 1-2, Teaching Aids, and Warm-Ups.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 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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