Cushing, Lillian

Portrait of Lillian Cushing in a garden; choreographer with the Central City Opera.

This collection contains materials relating to the life of Lillian Cushing McFarlane. It includes photographs, photo albums, invitations and correspondence.

Lillian Cushing works with students Joan and Anne Seyler in the studio.

Dance instructor Lillian Cushing works with students Anne Seyler (seated) and Joan in the studio.

Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson Jr., Lillian Cushing and an unidentified affiliate speaking 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. 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 (far left) Frank Ricketson Jr., Lillian Cushing and two unidentified affiliates 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 (left) Frank Ricketson Jr., Lillian Cushing and an unidentified affiliate 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 and an unidentified female affiliate 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 and an unidentified female affiliate during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO.