Public schools

Abstract Collection contains records from various Jewish organizations from around the Denver area from 1880-2007. Organizations include: American Medical Center (1965); Public Attitude Toward Minorities (1948); Beth Jacob High School (1974-79); Cheltenhamm School (1924-25); Denver Academy Torah (1963-94); Free Loan Society (1888-1901); Holocaust Institute (1982-1987); Jews for Jesus (1972-1975); Jewish War Veterans (1916-1951); Jewish Women and Benevolent Societies in Denver (1872-1908); Kauvar...

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Bertha Eppstein (1838-1912), wife of Max Eppstein, was important to the Denver Jewry for her work in philanthropy and education. She was born in Baden, Germany, and moved to America at the age of 18. Eppstein was the first president of the Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent Association, and very involved in the Jewish religious community.

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Contains one folder and one photo book with class photos from various schools, including Cheltenham, Lake Junior High, the Talmud Torah, and the Colfax school which were attended by Minnie Heller, Max Heller, and Larry Heller. The the photos go from 1924-1956 and the students are identified.

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Dedication ceremonies of school for disabled children, formerly the Sunshine School, renamed for Dr. Hyman Ginsburg. School is in Fresno, California.

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Interview with Joan Brown conducted by Darlene Handler.

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Frayda Lynn Ornsten (née Blumberg) discusses her childhood, including the Jewish environment, schooling, and family gatherings. She also discusses her two marriages and her education and career in the field of special education. She talks about her father, Ben Blumberg, and her relationship with him. She reflects on changing attitudes, roles, goals of youth, and her philosophy of life. Went to the University of Denver.

Interview Index notes in Release file B098.01.0022.0003

Abstract Kathleen M. Babcock, a lifelong resident of the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, lists her numerous area addresses and describes her early University Park neighborhood as farmland with most residents keeping cattle, chickens, and horses. Babcock discusses local shops and businesses, area churches, and neighborhood activities for children, including a May Day Festival at the University of Denver, holiday parties, ice skating at a lighted rink in the winter, and visits on Saturdays to...

Abstract Rebekah J. Baron worked as an actress, director, and teacher in the Denver Public School system, as well as working as a dialectician specializing in the Hebrew lagnguage. Baron graduated from the University of Denver with a master's of arts degree. She participated in a number of theatre productions, directing: "Meet Me in St. Louis" (1960), "The Education of Hyman Kaplan" (1969), "A Worm in Horseradish (1970), and "The Crucible." She also acted in a number of other productions, including:...

Abstract Saul Caston (1901-1970) was a renowned musician and conductor, and is credited with building the Denver Symphony Orchestra (now Colorado Symphony Orchestra) into an outstanding professional orchestra worthy of national recognition. After moving to Colorado from his home in Pennsylvania, Caston became the Musical and Conductor of the Denver Symphony in 1945, and held the position until 1964. Caston was also very active in the Denver community, and was noted for his work in education and...