Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society
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 128 Collections and/or Records:
Dr. Alan Kraut Speaks at a 2004 RMJHS/HAI Program, 2004 November 16
This series contains records of the promotional activities of the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society to publicize the history of the Jewish experience in the Rocky Mountain West. These activities include: trips to historical sites, annual dinners, fundraisers, and commemorative events.
Dr. Stephen Whitfield, 1978
Portrait of Dr. Stephen Whitfield, Professor of American Studies at Brandeis University. Dr. Whitfield gave a lecture at the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society's Ninth Annual Meeting, held on Sunday, November 10th, 1995. The lecture was titled ''Jews in American Films.''
Early Colonist Synagogue, between 1970-1990
Early colonist synagogue in Cotopaxi, Colorado.The slide was used as part of the ''To Breathe Free'' slide show presented by the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society (RMJHS).
Frances Wisebart Jacobs Stained Glass in the Colorado State Capitol Dome, between 1970-1990
Frances Wisebart Jacobs stained glass in the Colorado State Capitol building, located in Denver. Frances Wisebart Jacobs has been hailed as ''the mother of all charities'' and is included in the Colorado Hall of Fame. The slide was used as part of the ''To Breathe Free'' slide show presented by RMJHS.
From Cotopaxi to Denver: Immigrant Jewish Farmers Become American Urban Community Leaders, 2010
History of the ill-fated Cotopaxi Colony of Jewish immigrants in Colorado. Brief biographies of the families involved and their contribution to Denver and Colorado after they left the colony.
From Peddlers to Merchant Princes: Early Colorado Jewish Entrepreneurs, 2006
Group at Jewish Community: In Search of our Roots Lecture, 1977
Picture shows a group of people at a 1977 lecture titled, The Jewish Community: In Search of our Roots. This lecture was put on by the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society and displayed a photographic history of the Jews of Colorado.
Group at the Jewish Heritage Week, 1978
Group of four people at a table during a dinner for the 1978 Jewish Heritage Week, which took place between April 16th and April 21st.
Group at the Jewish Heritage Week, 1978
Group of people at a table during a dinner for the 1978 Jewish Heritage Week, which took place between April 16th and April 21st.
Group at the Jewish Heritage Week, 1978
Group of people at a table during a dinner for the 1978 Jewish Heritage Week, which took place between April 16th and April 21st.
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