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This box contains two (2) scrap books most likely assembled by Lillian Cushing. First book containings photographs, marriage certificate, greeting cards, and newsclippings pertaining to the wedding of Lillian Cushing and Fred McFarlane in 1950. The second book contains photographs, newsclippings, and other items from CCOHA events 1950-1956. Scrap books were found in the Central City Opera House Association offices and stored with like items in the archives collection.

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.'

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.

Black and white photograph of Mrs. Frederick McFarland ( Lillian Cushing) stands to the left of Frank Ricketson Jr. speaking to a crowd during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO.

Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson Jr. speaking to a crowd and to his left Lillian Cushing (Frederick's second wife, CCOHA choreographer) during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO.

Black and white photograph of Lillian Cushing (black and white dress) who was a choreographer for Central City productions and Frank Ricketson Jr. speaking to a crowd during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO.

Black and white photograph of Frank Ricketson Jr., Lillian Cushing and an unidentified affiliate speaking during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO.

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.'

Black and white photograph of (far left) Frank Ricketson Jr., Lillian Cushing and two unidentified affiliates 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.'

Black and white photograph of (left) Frank Ricketson Jr., Lillian Cushing and an unidentified affiliate during the dedication ceremony of the McFarlane Fountain on July 3, 1965 in an unknown location in Central City, CO.