Ku Klux Klan (1915- )

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Biography

Name valid for 20th and 21st centuries. Do not confuse with LC/NAF: Ku Klux Klan (19th cent.)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Arthur Lang, 1999 March 11

Item

Identifier: B098.01.0006.00160

Abstract

Discusses father coming from Carlsbad, Czech Republic (now), originally came to Massachusetts but wanted to come further west to mine and ended up in Denver in 1892 selling matches. Arthur born in Denver in 1904, talks about his mother’s family as well (parents met at his aunt’s Kosher restaurant), growing up in the Jewish Community, life during WWI, flu epidemic of 1918, antisemitism, life and business in Brush, CO.

Dates: 1999 March 11

Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 6

Oral History Interview with Sam Beck, 1976 September 17

Item

Identifier: B098.01.0001.00007

Abstract "Sam Beck explains how his family escaped from Russia when he was very young and lived in Cotopaxi, Colorado, before settling in Denver. He discusses his life in Denver in the early 1900s, including such topics as his school days, some of his pastimes, Jewish families living in Denver, farmers in Colorado, and businesses and business owners in Denver. He mentions prejudice against Jews in Denver and also talks about the Ku Klux Klan's influence in the city. In addition, he discusses Jewish...

Dates: 1976 September 17

Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 1

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Subject: Antisemitism X
Subject: Jewish families -- Colorado X