Cohen, Will (William), 1900-1993
Biography
immigrated from Russia in 1905, Married to Faye R. Cohen (1906-2003)
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Children in a Garden, between 1925-1939
Several children working in a summer garden at the National Home for Jewish Children. The building in the background was first a hospital and then became the superintendent's cottage.
Children in the Dining Room at the National Home for Jewish Children in Denver, between 1930-1940
Children eat in the dining room at the National Home for Jewish Children in Denver, which later became part of the National Jewish Hospital. Standing in the rear of the room are Superintendent William Cohen and William R. Blumenthal, and Executive Director of the National Home for Jewish Children.
Conference of the New York Advisory Board of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1923 March 11
Contact Prints of the National Home for Jewish Children, between 1907-1930
Contact prints of 35 millimeter roll of film. Images are from the National Home for Jewish Children.
Fannie E. Lorber Breaking Ground at the Denver Sheltering Home for Jewish Children, 29 April 1937
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.
Murphy's Fine Food, between 1950-1960
Exterior view Murphy's Restaurant with neon signage. The restaurant was owned by William Cohen.
Oral History Interview with Will and Faye Cohen, 1976
Interview discusses activities and programs in National Home for Jewish Children and histories of many of the residents. Will Cohen was the director of the home. Also gives description of board members and their functions.
Oral History Interview with Will and Faye Cohen, circa 1978
President's Thirty-First Annual Message, 1938 June 15
Speech Given by Mrs. Lorber at Testimonial Dinner for Supt. Cohen 2/15/38, 1938 February 15
Speech honoring Superintendent William Cohen for 16 years of service to the National Home for Jewish Children.
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