Rude, Isadore, 1875-1941
Biography
Isadore Rude was a tailor and philanthropist in Denver, Colorado. Rude was born in Belgium in 1875. He donated money to purchase Rude Park as well as contributing funds to build or purchase buildings for Zera Israel Synagogue, Beth Israel Hospital, BMH Synagogue, B'nai B'rith, and JCRS.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Oral History Interview with Surriee Miller, 1979 July 19
Topics Covered: Family background and immigrating, growing up in Denver with 8 other siblings, Jewish community, working at the Jewish Community Center, nature of the Center’s work; mentions Isadore Rude, Bloomfield, Guldman, Pisko and many others; camp, loved working at the Center.
Tillye Levy on I. Rude, 1978 November 1
Tillye Levy talks about I. Rude (Isadore). Mr. Rude was a Denver Jewish philanthropist with a JCRS and a B'nai B'rith building named after him. He is also the namesake of Rude Park.