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AMC Cancer Research Center and Hospital (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: approximately 1970 - 1980

Biography

Phone call, 2-22-88 to AMC Cancer Research Center, Denver, director's office (Jewish Consumptives Relief Society; f. 1904; name changed 1954 to American Medical Center; in 1970's renamed AMC Cancer Research Center and Hospital; in late 1970's/early 1980 reorg. as AMC Cancer Research Center; independent, nonprofit, research organ.; small hospital attached but function is primarily research)

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Auxiliary and Chair Photographs, circa 1960s

 File
Identifier: B360.03.0032.0053
Abstract

Large group ofphotographs from an AMC dinner and large group of snapshots from other events. All photos appear to be 1960s and possibly early 1970s

Dates: circa 1960s
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B360, AMC Cancer Research Center Records / Historical Information, Public Relations, and Events / Box 32

Conventions, circa 1940-1980

 File
Identifier: B360.03.0033.0005
Abstract

Four photographs from conventions. Two are 1940s era, one from 1975 and another the 1980s.

Dates: circa 1940-1980
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B360, AMC Cancer Research Center Records / Historical Information, Public Relations, and Events / Box 33

National Register of Historic Places, 1980

 File
Identifier: B353.04.0001.0021
Abstract

Nomination form and attached documents for National Register of Historic Places.

Dates: 1980
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B353, JCRS Isaac Solomon Historic Synagogue Foundation Records / Grants and Applications / Box 1

Oral History Interview with Ida Riskind, 1980 October 15

 Item
Identifier: B098.08.0009.00004
Abstract

Topics covered: Lifelong career with the auxiliaries of JCRS and later at the AMC Research Center and Hospital.

Dates: 1980 October 15
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society / Box 9

Oral History Interview with Noah Atler, 1978 January 24

 Item
Identifier: B098.08.0009.00002
Abstract Topics covered: Tillye Levey describes the project; Noah a Denver native, talks about JCRS beginnings and history, he was president in 1954 and didn't want to close after it was no longer needed as a TB center so shifted to cancer research; talks about hospital research, the shopping center, commercialized the land after they got rid of the farm; talks a lot about fund raising; differences and competition between JCRS and NJH. Second half on Interview focuses on the B’nai B’rith, camps,...
Dates: 1978 January 24
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society / Box 9

Oral History Interview with Rose Epstein, 1978 September 22

 Item
Identifier: B098.04.0008.00006
Abstract

Topics include: Early family history, Russian heritage, born in New York and moved to Denver at age 11, mother was a healer, Rose worked at Golden Eagle store, marriage, moving to Fort Morgan and life there, cattlemen, and collection money for AMC.

Dates: 1978 September 22
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Beth Israel Residents / Box 8

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