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Robinson, Samuel, 1900-1982

 Person

Biography

Samuel Robinson was born April 19, 1900 and died in Denver in October, 1982. Sam Robinson was responsible for the transformation of the Robinson Farm Climax Dairy into the Gold Seal Dairy, which later became Robinson Dairy. Additionally, Sam was a founder and board member of the National Asthma Center until it merged with National Jewish Health. His mother Etta Miller Robinson died when he was born.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Fannie E. Lorber Breaking Ground at the Denver Sheltering Home for Jewish Children, 29 April 1937

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00004
Abstract

Mrs. Fannie E. Lorber was one of the founders of the Denver Sheltering Home, which opened in 1908. She is shoveling dirt for a groundbreaking of the Lorber Building, with many men and women looking on. From right to left is Arthur J. Kirschstein, Sam Robinson, Tillye Levy, William Cohen, David Harem, Fannie Lorber with shovel, and Sam Grimes. The Sheltering Home began as a home for the children of tubercular patients who came to the sanitoriums in Denver, Colo.

Dates: 29 April 1937

Oral History Interview with Sam Robinson, 1979 August 13

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Identifier: B098.10.0009.00003
Abstract

Topics covered: Brief family history, from Robinson farming family; grew up around the home, both parents and grandfather helped the home; came on board in 1934; name changes- Denver Sheltering Home, National Home for Jewish Children, National Asthma Center; functions, activities and anecdotes related to home.

Dates: 1979 August 13

Sam Robinson, 1981 May 17

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Identifier: B063.08.0047.00030
Abstract

Studio portrait of Sam Robinson wearing a polka dot tie and thick rimmed glasses.

Dates: 1981 May 17