Eleanore Weckbaugh Papers
Collection
Identifier: M376
Overview
Collection contains papers, framed and loose photographs, clippings, publications, scrapbooks, correspondence, mementos, and other papers and materials related and/or belonging to Eleanor Weckbaugh, and/or the Central City Opera.
Dates
- 1905-1977
Creator
- Weckbaugh, Eleanore M. (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Eleanore "Ellie" Weckbaugh was born in Denver in 1905. She was the granddaughter of a wealthy miller, and was a central figure of Denver high society. She never married nor had children, and her mansion was the site of many parties. She was active for many years in the Central City Opera House Association Guild. She died in 1977.
Extent
3.25 Linear Feet (1 record box, 2 flat boxes)
Scope and Contents
This collection is separated into two (2) series. Series 1: Photographs and Correspondence. Series 2: Publicity.
Creator
- Weckbaugh, Eleanore M. (Person)
Source
- Central City Opera House (Central City, Colo.) (Organization)
- Description rules
- dacs
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository