Flower Girls, 1932-2015
Abstract
The Flower Girls were a fundraising tradition started by Anne Evans with the first Central City Opera Festival season in 1932. Debutantes from prominent Denver families would be selected by a "secret committee" to act as hostesses of the opera's opening nights, handing out nosegay bouquets to opera-goers to throw onstage as the permiere performance curtain closed.
The materials in the first three boxes of this series were put together by Barbara Ferguson, who has been involved with the CCOHA, the Central City Opera House Guild, and the Flower Girls for years. She put together this collection as an individual outside of her official involvement with CCO organizations.
Dates
- 1932-2015
Extent
42.0 Linear Feet (15 containers)
Scope and Contents
The Central City Opera House Association records contain administrative records, including publicity and public relations records representing production of theater presentations; includes correspondence, contracts, press releases, financial statements, meeting minutes, map, photographs, sheet music, scenic design, costume design, roster, tickets, speeches, cookbooks, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, announcements, pamphlets and house programs for opera and theater productions. Photographs consist of both performances and performers.
Arrangement
This series is arranged chronologically, with the exception of the Flower Girl rosters which are housed together.
Creator
- From the Collection: Central City Opera House Association (Central City, Colo.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository