B'nai B'rith. Anti-defamation League. Mountain States Regional Office
Biography
The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, Mountain States Regional Office began in 1913 as a volunteer committee led by Simon Heller. The purpose of the organization was to fight prejudice and intolerance and to preserve the Jewish democratic heritage. The formal organization was established in 1941 as the tri-state office with Harold Saks as the first director. The Mountain States Regional Office in Denver worked toward the elimination of discrimination in employment, housing, accommodations and education.
Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:
Box 19, 1946-1975
(17) file folders include: Restrictive covenant case; Race riots; ADL books; Tercentary files.
Box 20, 1940-1980
(6) file folders include: ADL newsletters, anniversary meeting scripts, biographies of speakers' bureau.
Box 21, 1947-1977
Miscellaneous- newsclippings, administrative papers, pamphlets.
Edward Silverberg Papers
Oral History Interview with Anti-Defamation League ''Oldtimers.'', 1977 April 30
Four members of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) share their memories of ADL activities. They describe the founding of the ADL Mountain States office in 1941 and the leadership of this office. They also discuss antisemitism in Denver around World War II, Jewish life on the west side of Denver, and Jewish involvement in Colorado politics.
Oral History Interview with Joseph Mosko, 1979 December 27
Topics covered: Allied Jewish Federation and involvement in several other Jewish organizations (see agents), brief background, Denver Jewish community, experiences at University of Denver, War effort at home.
Oral History Interview with Nathan Rosenberg, 1978 November 22
Topics include: Nathan Rosenberg's background and education, professional career, the Depression, WWII, working with AJF after the war. Nature of Denver community and their response, Jewish Youth Council, Hadassah, Anti-Defamation League, Rose Hospital, Community Center. Developing Young Leadership Institutes and trips to Israel, established Hillel House at DU and CU, Beth Israel Hospital and elderly Jews, issues in the Jewish community.
Oral History Interview with Nathan Rosenberg (continued), 1978 November 22
Topics include: Nathan Rosenberg's background and education, professional career, the Depression, WWII, working with AJF after the war. Nature of Denver community and their response, Jewish Youth Council, Hadassah, Anti-Defamation League, Rose Hospital, Community Center. Developing Young Leadership Institutes and trips to Israel, established Hillel House at DU and CU, Beth Israel Hospital and elderly Jews, issues in the Jewish community.
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