Toltz, Israel, 1903-1983

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Formal portrait of George (Gedalia) and Minnie Toltz and their children Ida, Israel, and Rose. The family became active members of the west-side East European Jewish community. Ida's married name was Radetsky and Rose's was Mizel.

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"Israel Toltz discusses the arrival of his family in Montrose, Colo., as well as Jewish businesses in Montrose. He recounts moving to Denver, Colo. in 1913. He also talks about Jewish families in small towns, life on the West Side of Denver, and his personal history. Israel Toltz married Frieda Radetsky (1906-1978) and they raised two children: Warren and Roberta."

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Scrapbook page from the Tolz Family containing two photographs. One photograph is a formal portrait of the Tolz Family. One photograph is a high school class portrait.

Abstract The Office of Price Administration warned Americans of potential gasoline, steel, aluminum, and electricity shortages in the summer of 1941. It believed that with factories converting to military production and consuming many critical supplies, rationing would become necessary if the country entered the war. It established a rationing system after the attack on Pearl Harbor. George (Gedalia) Toltz, Minnie (Munya) Toltz had three children, Ida Toltz Radetsky, Israel Toltz, and Rose Toltz...

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Formal wedding portrait of Israel and Frieda Toltz.