Jewish Social Service Federation (Denver, Colo.)

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Contains correspondence between Jewish Social Service Bureau (later Jewish Social Service Federation) and the Industrial Removal Office.

Abstract The Jewish Social Service Federation was founded in 1912 and ceased operations in 1916. It was organized as a federation of the Jewish charities and social service agencies of Denver. Garfield A. Berlinsky was head of the Denver Federation, but resigned in 1915. He investigated conditions in Denver for the National Conference of Jewish Charities. National Jewish Hospital and some community members criticized his report and methods. "The Story of the Opposition of the National Jewish Hospital...

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Typed letter from Dr. Spivak to Garfield A. Berlinsky, stating they mailed Hyman Rothenberg a certificate of deposit for $140 and a check for $22.60, representing the amount of cash found with Moses Rothenberg. Letter is unsigned but "Secretary" is typed at bottom.

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Typed letter with The Jewish Social Service Federation of Denver letterhead from Garfield A. Berlisnky to Dr. Spivak, sending him the letter from F. Rothenberg, his brother-in-law. Letter is signed by G.A. Berlisnky.

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Typed letter with Jewish Social Service Federation of Denver letterhead from Gafield A. Berlisnky to Dr. Spivak, asking for a reply to the letter sent on April 17, 1913. Letter is signed by G.A. Berlinsky.

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Typed letter with Jewish Social Service Federation of Denver letterhead from Garfield A. Berlinsky to Dr. Spivak, thanking him for sending the money found with Moses Rothenberg to his father. Letter is signed by G.A. Berlinsky.

Abstract The Jewish Social Service Federation was founded in 1912 and ceased operations in 1916. It was organized as a federation of the Jewish charities and social service agencies of Denver. Garfield A. Berlinsky was head of the Denver Federation, but resigned in 1915. He investigated conditions in Denver for the National Conference of Jewish Charities. National Jewish Hospital and some community members criticized his report and methods. "The Story of the Opposition of the National Jewish Hospital...