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Central City (Colo.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 5790 Collections and/or Records:

Frank Porretta, 1960

 Item
Identifier: M123.03.0059.0008.00004
Abstract

Portrait of Frank Porretta, a tenor singer from the New York City Opera who performed with the Central City Opera as Sir Edgar of Ravenswood in the 1960 production of 'Lucia di Lemmermoor.'

Dates: 1960

Frank Ricketson Addressing NBC Correspondent

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Identifier: M123.03.0081.0012.00033
Abstract Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson Jr. (CCOHA President) speaking to an unidentified NBC correspondent in an unidentified location. Photo can also be found in 'Theater of Dreams; The Glorious Central City Opera Celebrating 75 Years' on page 80. Caption reads: 'A reporter for NBC radio interviewed Frank 'Rick' Ricketson on opening night in an undated photo. from 1943 to 1964 Riketson served as president of the Opera House Association, hand-picked by festival co-founder Anne Evans...
Dates: 1930-1969

Frank Ricketson, Adelaide Bishop and Unidentified Affiliate, 1950

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Identifier: M123.03.0083.0005.00012
Abstract

Black and white photograph of (from l to r) Frank Ricketson (CCOHA President), Adelaide Bishop (CCOH performer, soprano) with an unidentified affiliate gathering in unknown location.

Dates: 1950

Frank Ricketson, Adelaide Bishop and Unidentified Affiliates

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Identifier: M123.03.0083.0005.00010
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Adelaide Bishop (third from left) standing next to Frank Ricketson (center) with a group of unidentified affiliates gathering in unknown location.

Dates: 1951

Frank Ricketson and Lillian Cushing at McFarlane Fountain Dedication, 1965 July 3

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Identifier: M123.03.0079.0002.00005
Abstract

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.'

Dates: 1965 July 3

Frank Ricketson and Lillian Cushing at McFarlane Fountain Dedication, 1965 July 3

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Identifier: M123.03.0079.0002.00006
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1965 July 3

Frank Ricketson and Unidentified Affiliate on Early Central City Telephone

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Identifier: M123.03.0083.0005.00001
Abstract

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

Dates: 1951

Frank Ricketson and Unidentified Affiliates Gather

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Identifier: M123.03.0080.0007.00009
Abstract

Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson (center, in tuxedo) gathering with unidentified affiliates gathering during opening night festivities for the Central City Opera House in Central City, Colorado.

Dates: 1930-1969

Frank Ricketson At Reception

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Identifier: M123.03.0082.0001.00002
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1930-1969

Frank Ricketson Jr. and Affiliates

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Identifier: M123.03.0082.0001.00033
Abstract

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

Dates: 1930-1969