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Chester Fritz Auditorium Records, 1972-1998
Collection Overview
Title: Chester Fritz Auditorium Records, 1972-1998
ID: UA104
Primary Creator: Chester Fritz Auditorium (1972-)
Extent: 21.25 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 06/00/2002
Subjects: University of North Dakota - Buildings, University of North Dakota - Events, University of North Dakota - Theater
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Collection Historical Note
The Chester Fritz Auditorium is located west of the English Coulee and on the south side of University Avenue. The Auditorium stands 85 feet high, covers 26,000 square feet, with over two acres of interior flooring. The building can seat up to 2,400 people. The Auditorium was constructed with over 12 million pounds of concrete and 1.3 million pounds of steel framing.
The Chester Fritz Auditorium was funded by three sources, the first being Chester Fritz himself. He donated $1 million, which was matched by an appropriation from the State of North Dakota. An additional $1 million was raised from private donations.
The Chester Fritz Auditorium held groundbreaking ceremonies on June 26, 1970. After hard work and some setbacks, including a sheet metal workers strike, the Auditorium was finished and ready for its first event on October 12, 1972. The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonic Choir was the first event in the "Fritz."
Today the Chester Fritz Auditorium plays an important role on the campus of the University of North Dakota. There are many types of entertainment held there each year, including dance and musical groups, lectures, and theater performances.
When Chester Fritz donated his money to build the Auditorium he stated it would be a place where, "Students, faculty and staff can listen appreciatively to the great dramas, oratorios, operas, concerts, and contemporary thinkers...where students may gain clearer visions of truth, beauty and integrity...and where opportunity for weighing comparative values will inspire listening students to rise to higher planes of world understanding, purpose and stewardship."
Subject/Index Terms
University of North Dakota - Buildings
University of North Dakota - Events
University of North Dakota - Theater
Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: Chester Fritz Auditorium
Acquisition Method: Donation
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Chester Fritz Auditorium Records. UA 104, Box #, Item #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in February 2015.
Box and Folder Listing
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- Box 6
- Folder 1: Laleche League: April 3, 1985
- Folder 2: River City Rodeo: April 12, 1985
- Folder 3: Giselle by Royal Winnipeg Ballet (Dance): April 13-14, 1985
- Folder 4: Giselle by Royal Winnipeg Ballet (Dance): April 13-14, 1985 (includes photograph and slide)
- Folder 5: Happy Together Tour ?85 (Stardate/Plains): June 24, 1985
- Folder 6: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: July 9, 1985 (includes photograph)
- Folder 7: Lynn Anderson: September 27,1985 (includes photograph)
- Folder 8: Cyrano: October 1, 1985 (includes photograph)
- Folder 9: Ray Orbison: October 4, 1985 (includes photograph)
- Folder 10: Judds: October 7, 1985 (includes photograph)
- Folder 11: Klezmorim: October 18, 1985 (includes photograph)
- Folder 12: Charley Pride: October 21, 1985 (includes photograph)
- Folder 13: Ricky Skaggs: October 29, 1985
- Folder 14: Houston Symphony Orchestra: November 6, 1985 (includes photograph)
- Folder 15: Crystal Gayle: November 17, 1985 (includes photograph and slide)
- Folder 16: Michel Legrand (Variety Series): November 19, 1985
- Folder 17: Nutcracker (DesMoines Ballet): December 10, 1985
- Folder 18: Crimestoppers - 60s Review: January 5, 1986
- Folder 19: Gary Morris: February 7, 1986
- Folder 20: The Lettermen: February 9, 1986
- Folder 21: Carlos Montoya: February 22, 1986 (includes photograph)
- Folder 22: “Noises Off” Starring Noel Harrison: March 14, 1986 (includes photograph)
- Folder 23: Kuchipudi (UND Music Department): March 18, 1986
- Folder 24: Royal Winnipeg Ballet: Mach 19, 1986 (includes photograph and slide)
- Folder 25: “Brigadoon” (Theater): April 18, 1986 (includes photograph)
- Folder 26: Mickey Gilley and the Urban Cowboy Band: April 19, 1986
- Folder 27: Limited Warranty: August 21, 1986
- Folder 28: Canadian Brass: April 22, 1986 (includes photograph)
- Folder 29: Myron Floren Show: April 29, 1986
- Folder 30: Hubbard Street Dance Company: May 8, 1986
- Folder 31: Hubbard Street Dance Company: May 8, 1986
- Folder 32: Bobby Vee: May 19, 1986
- Folder 33: George Carlin: June 8,1986
- Folder 34: George Carlin: June 8,1986 (includes photograph)
- Folder 35: Boxcar Willie: June 29, 1986
- Folder 36: Boxcar Willie and the Back Behind the Barn Boys: June 29, 1986
- Folder 37: Everly Brothers: July 6, 1986 (includes photograph)
- Folder 38: George Jones: July 13, 1986
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