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Katz, Moses M., 1899-after 1982

 Person

Biography

Moses M. Katz was born in Denver in 1899 and died in Denver in 1980. He went to Washington School and West Denver High School. He attended the University of Denver before transferring to the University of Illinois where he earned a chemistry degree in 1920. He founded the Chemical Sales Company in 1927.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Moe Katz's Birthplace, circa 1913

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0001.00033
Abstract

Katz Grocery, birthplace of Moe Katz, 945 Walnut Street in Denver, Colorado. Moses (Moe) Katz was born in 1899 and founded the Chemical Sales Company with H. Fine in 1927.

Dates: circa 1913

Moses Katz Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B278
Abstract

Moses (Moe) Katz was born in Denver, Colorado, in 1899. He grew up in Denver and was educated at West Denver High School, the University of Denver, and the University of Illinois. He founded the Chemical Sales Company with H. Fine in 1927. Katz was also involved in the Allied Jewish Federation of Denver and became its president in 1956. This collection includes a small number of items related to Moses Katz' education in chemistry as well as his career in the chemistry field.

Dates: 1915-1980

Oral History Interview with Moe Katz, 1978 November 16

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Identifier: B098.02.0007.00003
Abstract

Topics covered: Briefly covers Mo's personal life, growing up in Colorado, education and business- Chemical Sales Company. Began working with Allied in 1948, 1956 became president, talks about presidency and events during that time, Nat Rosenberg, charitable organizations.

Dates: 1978 November 16

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