Virginia Putnam Papers
Abstract
Virginia Putnam was a dance studio owner and costume designer in Denver, CO who volunteered with local ballet companies including Metropolitan Denver Civic Ballet and Colorado Ballet. This collection contains scrapbooks and costumes created and designed by Virginia Putnam.
Dates
- 1932-2012
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Virginia Collins Putnam was one of the founders of the Metropolitan Denver Civic Ballet. In 1960, Virginia left the company with Lillian Covillo and Freidann Parker to form Colorado Concert Ballet. Virginia was a student of Lillian Cushing and for many years had her own dance studio. She was known for her volunteering with Colorado Concert Ballet including being a board member, costume designer, company manager, and choreographer.
Extent
5.0 Linear Feet (3 containers)
Scope and Contents
This collection contains scrapbooks with clippings, photos, and text documents and costumes.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in 2 series: Scrapbooks and Textiles.
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
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Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository