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Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society

 Organization

Biography

The Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society (RMJHS) was established in 1976 to promote and sponsor historical activity related to the Jewish experience in the Rocky Mountain region. The Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado partners with the RMJHS and Ira M. Beck and Perle Hayutin Beck Memorial Archives of Rocky Mountain Jewish History to publicize and preserve the Jewish history of the Rocky Mountain region. The first director was Belle Marcus and Dr. Jeanne E. Abrams became the director in 1982. The Beck Archives became a fully integrated part of University of Denver Penrose Library (now University Libraries) Special Collections and Archives in 1995.

Found in 337 Collections and/or Records:

Box 27, circa 1970

 File — Box B098.04.0027: Series B098.04 [Barcode: U186020739661]
Identifier: B098.04.0027
Abstract

(31) CD copies of Beck Archives oral histories: Beth Israel Residents.

Dates: circa 1970

Box 27, circa 1991

 File — Box B230.05.0027: Series B230.05 [Barcode: U186023257820]
Identifier: B230.05.0028
Abstract

Box contains family history questionnaires created by the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society for members to fill out. The forms includes includes family information, synagogue affiliations, addresses of homes, occupations, organizations, and immigration information.

Dates: circa 1991

Box 28, 1980-1990

 File — Box B098.13.0028: Series B098.13 [Barcode: U186020739679]
Identifier: B098.13.0028
Abstract

(32) CD copies of Beck Archives oral histories: Rodef Shalom.

Dates: 1980-1990

Box 28, 1977-2008

 File — Box B230.03.0028: Series B230.03 [Barcode: U186023257838]
Identifier: B230.03.0028
Abstract

Box contains "Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Notes" published by the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society in the Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver. The Notes cover Jewish life in the Rocky Mountain region.

Dates: 1977-2008

Box 29, circa 1980

 File — Box B098.01.0029: Series B098.01; Series B098.04; Series B098.05; Series B098.06 [Barcode: U186022110368]
Identifier: B098.01.0029
Abstract

(38) CD copies of Beck Archives oral histories: Beth Israel Residents, numbers 1-26; General: No. 97, and 125. Also copies of John Streltzer B'nai B'rith interview, Morris Stein's Ex-Patient's interview, Murray Hayutin's JFCS interview, and Grimes family interviews.

Dates: circa 1980

Box 29, circa 1980

 File — Box B098.01.0029: Series B098.01; Series B098.04; Series B098.05; Series B098.06 [Barcode: U186022110368]
Identifier: B098.04.0029
Abstract

(38) CD copies of Beck Archives oral histories: Beth Israel Residents, numbers 1-26; General: No. 97, and 125. Also copies of John Streltzer B'nai B'rith interview, Morris Stein's Ex-Patient's interview, Murray Hayutin's JFCS interview, and Grimes family interviews.

Dates: circa 1980

Box 29, circa 1980

 File — Box B098.01.0029: Series B098.01; Series B098.04; Series B098.05; Series B098.06 [Barcode: U186022110368]
Identifier: B098.05.0029
Abstract

(38) CD copies of Beck Archives oral histories: Beth Israel Residents, numbers 1-26; General No. 97, and 125. Also copies of John Streltzer B'nai B'rith interview, Morris Stein's Ex-Patient's interview, Murray Hayutin's JFCS interview, and Grimes family interviews.

Dates: circa 1980

Box 29, circa 1980

 File — Box B098.01.0029: Series B098.01; Series B098.04; Series B098.05; Series B098.06 [Barcode: U186022110368]
Identifier: B098.06.0029
Abstract

(38) CD copies of Beck Archives oral histories: Beth Israel Residents, numbers 1-26; General, No. 97, and 125. Also copies of John Streltzer B'nai B'rith interview, Morris Stein's Ex-Patient's interview, Murray Hayutin's JFCS interview, and Grimes family interviews.

Dates: circa 1980

Box 29: Colorado Jewish History Week, May 25-31, 1992, 1991 - 1993

 File — Box B230.02.0029: Series B230.02 [Barcode: U186023303574]
Identifier: B230.02.0029
Abstract

Box contains eight file folders related to Colorado Jewish History Week, which took place May 25-31, 1992. Topics include publicity, correspondence, general documents, income and finances, contracts, scholar-in-residence, May 31st dinner, and agency fair/history week Shabbat. The box also contains the book produced for the week, A Colorado Jewish Family Album 1859-1992, and sample versions to demonstrate full page/half page advertisements.

Dates: Event: May 25-31, 1992; Coverage: 1991 - 1993

Box 30, circa 1980

 File — Box B098.01.0030: Series B098.01 [Barcode: U186022110376]
Identifier: B098.01.0030
Abstract

(23) CDs - Copies of Beck Archives oral histories: General, numbers 1-24.

Dates: circa 1980

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