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National Council of Jewish Women. Denver Section

 Organization

Biography

The National Council of Jewish Women, Denver Section (NCJW) was a women's philanthropic organization founded by Carrie Benjamin in October 1893 to serve the Denver, Colorado Jewish community. Most of the early members were members of Temple Emanuel in Denver and were dedicated to social causes. Education was an early priority of the Denver Section and classes were held to serve Eastern European Jewish immigrants in the West Colfax area of Denver. The Council established a settlement house in West Denver for Jewish boys, worked with disabled children and initiated the Children's Traveling Theatre. During World War II, the Council was involved in the resettlement of Jewish refugees in Denver.

Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:

Box 11 - Traveling Theater Program, 1968 - 2011

 File — Box B094.04.0011: Series B094.04; Series B094.06; Series B094.07 [Barcode: U186023306093]
Identifier: B094.07.0011
Abstract

Box contains two file folders (FF) from this series. These include FF13: a DVD of the 2011 performance of "The Wizard of Oz" and seven [7] cast photographs, some of which are undated and some from 1999 and 1982; FF14: 1968-2006 clippings about NCJW's traveling theater program.

Dates: 1968 - 2011

Box 11 - Traveling Theater Program and S.O.A.R. Program, 1967 - 2023

 File — Box B094.04.0011: Series B094.04; Series B094.06; Series B094.07 [Barcode: U186023306093]
Identifier: B094.06.0011
Abstract Box contains ten file folders (FF) from this series. This includes FF3: materials from the Colorado section's 2021 S.O.A.R. program, which is an acronym for strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and results; FF4: scripts and papers from the traveling theater's "Strawberry Tarts Forever" play, ranging from 1980-2003; FF5: scripts and papers from the traveling theater's "Wizard of Oz" play, ranging from 1987-2007; FF6: papers from an undated "Auntie Mame" performance; FF7: undated scripts and...
Dates: 1967 - 2023

Box 12 - Costumes, undated

 File — Box B094.06.0012: Series B094.06 [Barcode: U186023306425]
Identifier: B094.06.0012
Abstract

Box contains one [1] wooden and felt puppet, one [1] black costume cape, one [1] orange pumpkin costume, all of which were used in NCJW's traveling theater productions.

Dates: undated

Box 13 - Posters, 1999 - 2023

 File — Box B094.06.0013: Series B094.06; Series B094.07 [Barcode: U186023306530]
Identifier: B094.06.0013
Abstract

box includes two [2] file folders (FF) from this series. FF1 contains posters created by the Jewish Women's Archive about Hannah G. Solomon, and FF2 contains posters from Colorado Section's 130th Anniversary Gala.

Dates: 1999 - 2023

Box 13 - Scrapbooks, 1968 - 2006

 File — Box B094.06.0013: Series B094.06; Series B094.07 [Barcode: U186023306530]
Identifier: B094.07.0013
Abstract

Box contains two [2] file folders (FF) from this series. These include, FF3: An NCJW traveling theater troupe scrapbook, which holds materials ranging in date from 1972-2006; FF4: Doris Lackner's (past Colorado section president) scrapbook, which holds materials ranging in date from 1968-1974.

Dates: 1968 - 2006

Box 14 - Costumes, undated

 File — Box B094.06.0014: Series B094.06 [Barcode: U186023306205]
Identifier: B094.06.0014
Abstract

Box contains costume articles from NCJW Denver section's traveling theater troupe. Items include one [1] clear plastic mask with painted facial features, two [2] black hats (one with glitter), and one [1] straw hat with yarn embellishment - likely used in NCJW productions of "The Wizard of Oz".

Dates: undated

Box 15 - Banner, 2013

 File — Box B094.06.0015: Series B094.06 [Barcode: U186023306645]
Identifier: B094.06.0015
Abstract

Tube contains one [1] blue vinyl banner from NCJW's 120th Anniversary in 2013.

Dates: 2013

Carrie (Caroline Shevelson) Benjamin, 1841-1931

 File
Identifier: B111.01.0001.0023
Abstract Caroline "Carrie" Shevelson Benjamin was born in Russia in 1841 and died in New York in 1931. She had returned to New York from Denver, Colorado, around the turn of the century. Her family immigrated to the United States and settled in New York. Caroline Shevelson graduated from Syracuse University in 1881. After she married Maurice C. Benjamin, she relocated to Denver, where she was appointed by the governor to the Colorado Board of Charities. She was a founder of the Denver Women's Club...
Dates: Coverage: 1841-1931

Certificates, Wedding Invitation, and Play, 1939-1989

 File
Identifier: B192.02.0002.0004
Abstract

Contains marriage certificate between William Stein and Lillian Stein, play about families in crisis, Certificates of Recognition, including from Allied Apartments, The American National Red Cross (January 1, 1946) and for Israel bonds.

Dates: 1939-1989

Collection on Seraphine Pisko

 Collection
Identifier: B242
Abstract Seraphine Eppstein Pisko was Executive-Secretary of National Jewish Hospital from 1911 to 1938. She was involved in both Jewish and secular social organizations, holding executive positions in the Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent Society, National Council of Jewish Women, and National Jewish Hospital. The collection, intentionally assembled by the Beck Archives, consists of papers providing biographical information about Pisko as well as letterhead and invitations from National Jewish Hospital and...
Dates: 1900-1942

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Archival Object 52
Collection 5
Unprocessed Material 1
 
Subject
Denver (Colo.) 35
Jewish women 26
Jewish women -- Colorado -- Denver 20
Colorado 18
Oral histories 14
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Volunteers 12
Social service -- Colorado -- Denver 9
Faith-based community organizing 8
Drama 6
Musical theater 6
Costume 5
Jewish women -- Colorado 5
Charity organization 4
Event photographs 4
Jewish men 4
Jews 4
Social service 4
Women philanthropists 4
Actors 3
Anniversaries 3
Charities 3
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 3
Conferences 3
Israel 3
Jews -- Charities 3
Kosher food 3
Leadville (Colo.) 3
Organization 3
Picnics 3
Political participation 3
Social life and customs 3
Abortion -- Law and legislation 2
Agendas (Administrative records) 2
Annual reports 2
Banners 2
California 2
Central City (Colo.) 2
Certificates 2
Community organization 2
Correspondence 2
Jewish refugees 2
Jews -- Colorado -- Charities 2
Los Angeles (Calif.) 2
Newsletters 2
Performing arts 2
Photographs 2
Political parties -- United States 2
Portraits 2
Programs 2
Public schools 2
Segregation Southern States. 2
Southern States 2
Voting 2
Weddings 2
Albums (books) 1
Auctions 1
Band musicians 1
Brochures 1
Bulletins 1
Business Administration 1
Business correspondence 1
Calendars 1
Charities -- Colorado -- Denver 1
Chemists 1
Child care workers 1
Children 1
Civil Rights -- Untied States 1
Civil rights 1
Clothing and dress 1
Colorado Springs (Colo.) 1
Commemorative works 1
Committees 1
Dance 1
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) 1
Directories 1
Eldorado Springs (Colo.) 1
Exhibitions 1
Folk songs 1
Fraternal organizations 1
Fund raisers (Persons) 1
Fund raising -- Colorado -- Denver 1
Gun control 1
Hats 1
Hospital administrators -- Denver (Colo.) 1
Immigrants -- Colorado -- Denver 1
Intergroup relations 1
Jazz 1
Jewish families 1
Jewish orphanages 1
Jewish pioneers 1
Jewish pioneers -- Colorado 1
Jewish women philanthropists 1
Jews -- Colorado -- Denver 1
Loose-leaf binders 1
Marketing 1
Masks 1
Membership campaigns 1
Minneapolis (Minn.) 1
Minnesota 1
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