Beth HaMedrosh Hagodol (Denver, Colo.)
Organization
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Moe Katz on Atwood Colony and Various Synagogues, 1979 May 20
Item
Identifier: B098.01.0003.00045
Abstract
Moe Kattz is interviewed on the Atwood Colony, 10th Street Shul (Shearith Israel), living on 11th Street, the Marion Street Shul (Oheb Zadek) and Beth HaMedrosh Hagodol.
Dates:
1979 May 20
Oral History Interview with Jennie Goldberg, 1982 March 10
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Identifier: B098.01.0004.00089
Abstract
Major subjects covered in the interview include family immigrating to Denver form Poland, fathers’ grocery business, growing up in a Jewish family, schooling, charity work and religious life. Also talks about Rabbi Kauvar.
Dates:
1982 March 10
Oral History Interview with Leo Block, 1989 May 12
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Identifier: B098.01.0006.00140
Abstract
Topics covered: Family roots in Colorado, Denver, Leadville and Aspen. Father Nathan was born in Russia, came in 1890. Mother born in Leadville, father worked in mining until it fizzled out. Father was close with Rabbi Kauvar and BMH. Leo graduated from DU, editor of the Clarion. Established a professorship at University of Denver.
Dates:
1989 May 12
Oral History Interview with Peryle Hayutin Beck, 1989 February 5
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Identifier: B098.01.0006.00139
Abstract
Peryle Hayutin Beck (1914-2006) recalls her family history, including the Ginsbergs' and Hayutins' origins in the Russian Empire; their arrival in America in the late 19th century; the loss of several relatives in World War I; her family's ties to the Lower East Side Jewish community in New York City and Memphis, Tennessee; the arrival of Dora Ginsberg, her paternal grandmother, in Denver, Colorado for health reasons; and the extended family's gradual move from New York to Denver. She also...
Dates:
1989 February 5