Ricketson, Frank H. Jr.

Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson Jr. and Lillian Cushing during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO. Memorial reads: ' Frederick McFarlane, A native of Central City, A donor with the members of his family - of the opera house, A gentle and kindly man, Greatlly beloved by all who knew him. Their rich memory of him, friends dedicate this fountain, 1965.'

Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson Jr. and Lillian Cushing during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO.

Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson (front) listening in on an early Central City telephone with an unidentified affiliate in an unknown location.

Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson pouring punch at a reception in an unknown location with unidentified affiliates of the Central City Opera House and festival.

Black and white photograph ofFrank Ricketson Jr. (president of CCOHA) and four unidentified female affiliates gather in an unknown location.

Black and white photograph of Mrs. Frederick McFarland ( Lillian Cushing) stands to the left of Frank Ricketson Jr. speaking to a crowd during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO.

Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson Jr. speaking to a crowd and to his left Lillian Cushing (Frederick's second wife, CCOHA choreographer) during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO.

Black and white photograph of Lillian Cushing (black and white dress) who was a choreographer for Central City productions and Frank Ricketson Jr. speaking to a crowd during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO.

Black and white photograph of (from l to r) CCOHA board president, Frank Ricketson Jr. with an unidentified affiliate, Paul Ford and actress Joan Anderson during the 1960 festival season in which the production 'A Thurber Carnival' was done at the Central City Opera House. Affiliates holding sign that reads: 'Welcome! Stars if 'A Thurber Carnival' Central City Opera House.'

Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson (CCOHA President/front, right) addressing a crowd of unidentified affiliates for KOA, NBC Denver in an unknown location.