Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society
Biography
The Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society (RMJHS) was established in 1976 to promote and sponsor historical activity related to the Jewish experience in the Rocky Mountain region. The Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado partners with the RMJHS and Ira M. Beck and Perle Hayutin Beck Memorial Archives of Rocky Mountain Jewish History to publicize and preserve the Jewish history of the Rocky Mountain region. The first director was Belle Marcus and Dr. Jeanne E. Abrams became the director in 1982. The Beck Archives became a fully integrated part of University of Denver Penrose Library (now University Libraries) Special Collections and Archives in 1995.
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Beck Archives Photograph Collection
The Beck Archives Photograph Collection contains photographs, negatives, and other materials which reflect the rich, varied, and vibrant Jewish experience in the Rocky Mountain region, with a special emphasis on Colorado. It also contains some photographs from other states and countries.
Box 25, 2002-2019
This series contains records of the promotional activities of the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society to publicize the history of the Jewish experience in the Rocky Mountain West. These activities include: trips to historical sites, annual dinners, fundraisers, and commemorative events.
Box 27, circa 1991
Box contains family history questionnaires created by the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society for members to fill out. The forms includes includes family information, synagogue affiliations, addresses of homes, occupations, organizations, and immigration information.
Box 28, 1977-2008
Box contains "Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Notes" published by the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society in the Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver. The Notes cover Jewish life in the Rocky Mountain region.
Box 29: Colorado Jewish History Week, May 25-31, 1992, 1991 - 1993
Box contains eight file folders related to Colorado Jewish History Week, which took place May 25-31, 1992. Topics include publicity, correspondence, general documents, income and finances, contracts, scholar-in-residence, May 31st dinner, and agency fair/history week Shabbat. The box also contains the book produced for the week, A Colorado Jewish Family Album 1859-1992, and sample versions to demonstrate full page/half page advertisements.
Box 32: Event Planning, 1993 - 2022
Forty-three [43] file folders containing materials from annual meetings and heritage dinners (1994-2022), as well as the 1993 Beck Archives Dedication. The materials in the annual meeting and dinner folders largely have to do with the planning process, communication, and promotion of the events.
Creating Communities Digitized Images
First Reunion, July 1979
Contains material relating to the first West Side reunion in July 1979. Materials include correspondence, lists, and programs.
Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Records
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- Candy industry 1
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- Colorado 1
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- Europe, Eastern -- Emigration and immigration 1
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