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Parker, Freidann

 Person

Biography

"Freidann Parker, a founder of the Colorado Ballet, died on Aug. 2 in Denver, where she lived. She was 77. Ms. Parker and Ms. Covillo, whom she met soon after, were unable to find performing jobs, so they opened a dance school in 1951... The company, originally called the Colorado Concert Ballet, grew out of the school 10 years later, and by 1976 had professional status. In 1987 the financially hard-pressed troupe allied with the Tampa Ballet. Tampa's director, Martin Fredmann, moved west in 1997 to direct the Colorado Ballet, though Ms. Parker and Ms. Covillo continued to be involved." Published: August 22, 2002 in New York Times.

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Box 47: Colorado Concert Ballet Scrapbook, 1960-1965

 File — Box D012.0047: Series D012.01 [Barcode: U186022109472]
Identifier: D012.01.0047
Abstract

This box contains (1) scrapbook compiled by Lillian or Freidann during the beginning years of Colorado Concert Ballet. Coverage includes productions, balletantes, and news coverage on the company or any members. The scrapbook contains clippings, programs, photos and correspondence.

Dates: 1960-1965

Box 48: Colorado Concert Ballet Scrapbook, 1966-1968

 File — Box D012.0048: Series D012.01 [Barcode: U186023288546]
Identifier: D012.01.0048
Abstract

This box contains (1) scrapbook compiled by Lillian or Freidann. Coverage includes productions, balletantes, and news coverage on the company or any members. The scrapbook contains clippings, programs, photos, correspondence, and wedding invitations.

Dates: 1966-1968

Box 49: Colorado Concert Ballet Scrapbook, 1969-1972

 File — Box D012.0049: Series D012.01 [Barcode: U186023288651]
Identifier: D012.01.0049
Abstract

This box contains (1) scrapbook compiled by Lillian or Freidann. Coverage includes productions, balletantes, and news coverage on the company or any members. The scrapbook contains clippings, programs, photos and correspondence. A folder of unused clippings is included in the box. These clippings were found within the front cover of the scrapbook.

Dates: 1969-1972

Box 50: Colorado Concert Ballet Scrapbook, 1973

 File — Box D012.0050: Series D012.01 [Barcode: U186023288643]
Identifier: D012.01.0050
Abstract

This box contains (1) scrapbook compiled by Lillian or Freidann. Coverage includes productions, balletantes, and news coverage on the company or any members. The scrapbook contains clippings, programs, photos, the CCB Constitution, and correspondence.

Dates: 1973

Box 51: Colorado Concert Ballet Scrapbook, 1974

 File — Box D012.0051: Series D012.01 [Barcode: U186023252480]
Identifier: D012.01.0051
Abstract

This box contains (1) scrapbook compiled by Lillian or Freidann during the beginning years of Colorado Concert Ballet. Coverage includes productions, balletantes, and news coverage on the company or any members. The scrapbook contains clippings, programs, photos and correspondence. A folder with clippings is also included in the box. The clippings were found inside the front cover of the scrapbook.

Dates: 1974

Box 91: Scrapbook and Memorabilia, 1985-1998

 File — Box D012.0091: Series D012.04 [Barcode: U186023247744]
Identifier: D012.04.0091
Abstract

This box contains (1) large scrapbook, (1) poster proclaiming October 1992 as "Hunchback of Notre Dame" month, (1) large sheet with casting photos for Clara in "The Nutcrcker," and memorabilia from Lillian and Freidann. The scrapbook is from 1985-1987 and contains clippings and posters. The memorabilia is a letter, an invitation, and an award from the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation.

Dates: 1985-1998

Freidann Parker, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: D025.04.0001.0007.00001
Abstract

Freidann Parker poses at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Red Rocks Park in Morrison, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1950

Freidann Parker, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: D025.04.0001.0007.00002
Abstract

Freidann Parker poses at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Red Rocks Park in Morrison, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1950

Freidann Parker at Red Rocks, between 1950-1959

 Item
Identifier: D025.04.0001.0008.00008
Abstract

Freidann Parker poses in silhouetted profile in a white dress at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Red Rocks Park in Morrison, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1959

Freidann Parker Modern Dance Photoshoot 3

 Item
Identifier: D022.03.0001.0011.00006
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Freidann Parker for the modern dance photoshoot.

Dates: circa 1940-circa 1950

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Subject
Ballet companies 6
Colorado 5
Dance 5
Dancers 5
Modern dance 5