National Council of Jewish Women. Denver Section
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 38 Collections and/or Records:
Oral History Interview with Melba Kirsch, 1978 May 26
Growing up in Denver on the West Side, taught school and Sunday School; started working with council in early 1960s, VP and then President, activities of the Council and many volunteer efforts through later life.
Oral History Interview with Myra Glick Levy, 1978 June 2
Family came to Denver when her Mother's brother got tuberculosis, early memories growing up in Denver, father was a salesman. Attended DU and belonged to Temple Emanuel. President of NCJW from 1958-1959, membership council and activities as president. Work with JCC.
Oral History Interview with Saralee Pollock Shaper, 1978 June 13
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.
Oral History Interview with Surriee Miller, 1978 August 14
Topics covered: early memories of the Denver Jewish community and family, father started selling pencils outside saloons and eventually started a stationary company; National Council of Jewish Women, social work at the Guldman Center, services provided; time as council president.
Oral History Interview with Tillye Levy, 1978 May 15
Topics covered: Tillye’s work with the National Council of Jewish Women and her time on the National Board in 1940; council activities, resettlement of refugees, visiting hospitals and homes for children.
Oral History Interview with Tillye Levy, 1976 October 7
Oral History Interview with Vivienne Sigman, 1978 August 19
Topics covered: early memories of the Denver Jewish community and family; worked in Council thrift shop, VP and president for council, activities, mentions others she worked with on Council; could see the local impact of Council; fund raising activities.
Pioneering Jewish Women Exhibit, 2009
File folder contains exhibit plan and item level records for the "Pioneering Jewish Women of Colorado".
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