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Jewish Family and Children's Service. (Denver, CO)

 Organization

Biography

The Central Jewish Aid Society of Denver, Colorado, was incorporated in 1923 and became the Jewish Family and Children's Service of Denver in 1954. It became the Jewish Family and Children's Service of Colorado in 1972 and in 1991 became the Jewish Family Service of Colorado.

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Abarbanel-Altberger

 File — Box B182.01.0001: Series B182.01 [Barcode: U186018468814]
Identifier: B182.01.0001
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection consists of personal case files from 1921 to 1969.

Dates: 1921-1965

Dr. I. D. Bronfin, before 1934 July 31

 Item
Identifier: B063.04.0020.00020
Abstract

Formal portrait of Dr. Isadore D. Bronfin. Bronfin was medical director at both JCRS and National Jewish and the president of Jewish Family and Children's Services of Denver.

Dates: before 1934 July 31

Harry M. Harris, before 1935 December 11

 Item
Identifier: B063.04.0020.00022
Abstract

Formal portrait of Harry M. Harris. Harris was a president of Jewish Family and Children's Services of Denver.

Dates: before 1935 December 11

Milton M. Schayer, before 1935 December 11

 Item
Identifier: B063.04.0020.00021
Abstract

Formal portrait of Milton M. Schayer. Schayer was a president of Jewish Family and Children's Services of Denver.

Dates: before 1935 December 11

Oral History Interview with Dr. Alfred M. Neumann, 1976 October 6

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0001.00002
Abstract "Dr. Alfred Neumann recounts his experience as a Vienna refugee and his migration to New York in 1938, where he received graduate training in social work. He discusses his marriage, family life, and positions in social work--most notably his directorship of the Jewish Family and Children's Service of Denver (JFCS) from 1948 to 1976. In this interview Dr. Neumann gives details about the founding of this agency, the various services it provided, and the ways in which Jewish European immigrants...
Dates: 1976 October 6

Oral History Interview with Dr. Alfred Neumann, 1978 July 19

 Item
Identifier: B098.09.0009.00004
Abstract Topics covered: Brief biographical information on Dr. Neumann, social work; working with other organizations; helping refugees, resettlement; services provided and available. In the interview, Dr. Alfred Neumann touches on his life in New York in 1938, where he received graduate training in social work. He discusses his marriage, family life, and positions in social work--most notably his directorship of the Jewish Family and Children's Service of Denver (JFCS) from 1948 to 1976. In this...
Dates: 1978 July 19

Oral History Interview with ''Julia'', circa 1978

 Item
Identifier: B098.09.0009.00005
Abstract

Topics covered: Anonymous interview with someone who received services from JFCS, personal and marital counseling.

Dates: circa 1978

Oral History Interview with Murray Hayutin, 1978 August 3

 Item
Identifier: B098.09.0008.00002
Abstract

Topics covered: Murray talks about his presidency of the Jewish Family and Children's services, programs they are working on, volunteers.

Dates: 1978 August 3

Oral History Interview with Robert Aaron, 1978 August 23

 Item
Identifier: B098.09.0009.00002
Abstract

Topics covered: Work with Jewish Family and Children’s Services, time as president, primary functions of the organization, relationship b/w JFCS with other Jewish organizations and non-Jewish organizations.

Dates: 1978 August 23

Oral History Interview with Saralee Pollock Shaper, 1978 June 13

 Item
Identifier: B098.11.0010.00005
Abstract

Interview covers Saralee's Presidency of National Jewish Council of Jewish Women and the Council's activities, Saralee's childhood in Denver and adult life.

Dates: 1978 June 13