Folklore

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This series contains artwork created by Judy Graese. There are watercolor paintings, self portraits, sketches/drafts for fairy tale posters, photos of Judy, costume renderings, theater programs with her art, event posters with her artwork. Items in this series are unarranged.

Abstract This box contains pieces of artwork by Judy Graese including: Artwork titled "The Fisherman and his Soul", self portraits, sketches/drafts for fairy tale posters, (2) b/w photos of Judy, (1) costume rendering for "Androcles and the Lion" created for the American Theater Institute, (1) body sketch of Judy, and materials from the Third Eye Theatre's 1969- A Christmas Carol (galley proofs, program, and poster. Judy designed the poster and program and her father wrote out the A Christmas Carol...

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This container is a large framed watercolor by Judy Graese titled "Yorinda and Yongnel."

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This container is a large wrapped frame of a watercolor by Judy Graese titled "Unicorn and Maiden."

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David Brose, a Colorado folklorist, discusses the role and functions of a state folklorist and describes the activities that relate to folklore such as music, square dances, visual and verbal arts.

Abstract Levette J. Davidson (1894-1957) was a professor of English literature at the University of Denver from 1922-1957, specializing in folklore and literature of the American West. He served as head of English Department (1940-1957), and was the first faculty member elected president of the University Senate. He wrote several books including A guide to American folklore, The Rockies and beyond, and Literature of Colorado. The papers contain research notes, bibliographies, newspaper clippings,...

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Series 4 contains personal materials such as day books, address books, a baby book, family information, memorial programs and newspaper clippings.