Northern Colorado Jewish Communities , 1880-1981
File
Identifier: B114.02.0003.0012
Abstract
Cheyenne's first Jewish resident arrived in 1871, and earliest services were held in 1888. Mount Sinai Congregation, the first synagogue in Wyoming, was constructed in 1915. A Jewish presence in Fort Collins dates to the early 1980s, and Beth Israel congregation dates to 1910.
Dates
- 1880-1981
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
The collection is predominately in English, but some materials are in Hebrew.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (3 legal document boxes and 1 letter document box.)
Scope and Contents
Folder contains: Article "Our Jewish Heritage" about Judaism in Cheyenne, Greeley and Fort Collins
Creator
- From the Collection: University of Denver. Center for Judaic Studies. Ira M. Beck Memorial Collection of Rocky Mountain Jewish History (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository