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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 348 Collections and/or Records:

Phil Goodstein Exploring Jewish Colorado Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B025
Abstract Phil H. Goodstein (1952- ) is a freelance historian who has written articles and books about Colorado and its history including "Exploring Jewish Colorado" published in 1992. The book covers Jewish history, people and organizations in Colorado. The papers relate to the writing of the book "Exploring Jewish Colorado" and include correspondence, questionnaires, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, manuscript drafts, galley proofs, photocopies of photographs and illustrations from the book, and a...
Dates: 1990-1992

Portrait of Dr. Isaac M. Fein

 Item
Identifier: B230.02.0005.0009.00003
Abstract

Photograph is a portrait of Dr. Isaac M. Fein. Dr. Fein gave a lecture at 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.

Dates: 1976-1977

Portrait of Harriet Rochlin, 1986

 Item
Identifier: B230.02.0006.0001.00002
Abstract

Promotional Photograph of Harriet Rochlin, author of ''Pioneer Jews: A New Life in the Far West.'' Harriet Rochlin spoke at the Scholar's Conference, which was held on May 20th and 21st in 1986.

Dates: 1986

Portrait of Harriet Rochlin, 1986

 Item
Identifier: B230.02.0006.0001.00004
Abstract

Promotional Photograph of Harriet Rochlin, author of ''Pinoeer Jews: A New Life in the Far West.'' Harriet Rochlin spoke at the Scholar's Conference, which was held on May 20th and 21st in 1986.

Dates: 1986

Portrait of Kenneth Libo, 1986

 Item
Identifier: B230.02.0006.0001.00001
Abstract

Promotional Photograph of Kenneth Libo, co-author of ''We Lived There Too: A Documentary History of Pioneer Jews and the Westward Movement of America, 1630-1930.'' Kenneth Libo spoke at the Scholar's Conference, which was held on May 20th and 21st in 1986.

Dates: 1986

Portrait of Leonard Dinnerstein, 1986

 Item
Identifier: B230.02.0006.0001.00003
Abstract

Promotional Photograph of Leonard Dinnerstein, author of numerous books on Jewish Life and Culture in the United States. Leonard Dinnerstein spoke at the Scholar's Conference, which was held on May 20th and 21st in 1986.

Dates: 1986

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Type
Archival Object 340
Collection 8
 
Subject
Photographs 136
Tours 118
Colorado 114
Historic sites 87
Oral histories 63
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Denver (Colo.) 62
Jewish women 56
Temples 54
Jewish men 51
Greeley (Colo.) 50
Fairplay (Colo.) 48
Jews 45
Alma (Colo.) 35
Synagogues 34
Pueblo (Colo.) 28
Cheyenne (Wyo.) 26
Wyoming 26
Trinidad (Colo.) 21
Colorado Springs (Colo.) 15
Art museums -- United States 13
Rabbis 11
Jewish families 8
Jewish way of life 8
Hospitals 6
Jews -- Colorado -- Denver 6
Colfax Avenue (Colo.) 5
Jewish children 5
Jewish families -- Colorado 5
Leadville (Colo.) 5
Merchants 5
Mikveh 5
Cemeteries 4
Central City (Colo.) 4
Correspondence 4
Fort Collins (Colo.) 4
Gardens 4
Jewish hospitals -- Colorado -- Denver 4
Jewish pioneers -- Colorado 4
Jewish women -- Colorado 4
Men 4
West Colfax (Denver, Colo.) 4
Women 4
Anniversaries 3
Ceremonies 3
Colorado -- History 3
Editors 3
Houses 3
Immigrants 3
Jewish businesspeople 3
Jewish community centers 3
Jewish lawyers 3
Jewish pioneers 3
Jewish women -- Colorado -- Denver 3
Publications 3
Schools 3
Stores, Retail 3
Sukkot 3
Tour buses 3
Archives 2
Community organization 2
Composers 2
Concerts 2
Cotopaxi (Colo.) 2
Cripple Creek (Colo.) 2
Education 2
Exhibitions 2
Floods 2
Grocers 2
Grocery trade 2
History--Societies, etc. 2
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) 2
Jewish boys 2
Jewish composers 2
Jewish girls 2
Jewish hospitals 2
Jewish lawyers -- Colorado -- Denver 2
Jewish men -- Colorado -- Denver 2
Jewish merchants 2
Jewish philanthropists 2
Jewish physicians 2
Jewish physicians -- Colorado -- Denver 2
Jews -- Colorado -- Charities 2
Kitchens 2
Las Vegas (Nev.) 2
Lawyers 2
Log cabins 2
Musicians 2
Newsletters 2
Open-air museums 2
Orchestra 2
Physicians 2
Politicians 2
Presentations (Communicative events) 2
Promotional materials 2
Questionnaires 2
Reunions 2
Students 2
Synagogues -- Colorado -- Denver 2
Teachers 2
Tuberculosis -- Hospitals -- Colorado -- Denver 2
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