Cohen, Will (William), 1900-1993

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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.

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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.

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Contact prints of 35 millimeter roll of film. Images are from the National Home for Jewish Children.

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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.

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Exterior view Murphy's Restaurant with neon signage. The restaurant was owned by William Cohen.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: RMJHS Oral Histories comprises audio and video cassettes of oral history interviews recorded by the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society. The recordings document Jewish history and culture in Colorado in the 19th and 20th century. The men and women interviewed for this collection are descendants of early Jewish pioneers in Colorado or were Jewish newcomers to the region at the beginning of the 20th century. Most of the interviewees were born between 1886 and 1927 and died in the 20th...

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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.

Abstract Thirty-First Annual Message from Fannie Lorber, the President of the National Home for Jewish Children in Denver. Fannie Lorber asks everyone to rise in silent tribute to the late Benjamin Solomon. Speech covers: the dedication of the new Service Building; an update on auxiliaries; an update on the anniversary dinner; legacy donations; federations and welfare funds; the children including graduates of the Home; recommendation to develop vocational guidance and facilities; recommendation of...

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Speech honoring Superintendent William Cohen for 16 years of service to the National Home for Jewish Children.

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Includes a detailed report of health care, education, vocational training and activities for the children; recommendations for improvement; acknowledgements. Mimeographed copy.