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Weinstein, Rowena Akers, 1911-2000

 Person

Biography

Rowena Mae Akers Weinstein was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1911. Her father was a chemical engineer and the family lived in Oklahoma and Texas before moving to Denver in the 1920s. Rowena graduated from DU in 1933 with a sociology degree and was a scholar in residence in social work during 1932-1933. Samuel Weinstein and Rowena Mae Akers were married in 1935 and became the parents of five children: Loren, David, Robert, Joy, and Steven. Rowena Mae Weinstein spent her career as a social worker for the City and County of Denver.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Box 4, circa 1935

 File — Box B412.01.0004: Series B412.01 [Barcode: U186023300437]
Identifier: B412.01.0004
Abstract

Box contains a maroon dress with black netting, heavy black beading, and wide decorative lace.

Dates: circa 1935