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Oral History Interview with Forrest Meyer, 1984 November 1
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Identifier: B098.01.0005.00125
Abstract
"Forrest Meyer recounts the history of his family, beginning with his father who migrated as a teenager from Poland to Rocky Ford, Colo. He describes his family moving to Ft. Collins, Colo. where his father opened a clothing store. Forrest recalls the role that religion played in his life as a young boy, including the weekly trips his family made to attend Temple Emanuel in Denver. He describes growing up Jewish in a rural town, and the camaraderie that existed between him and his friends of...
Dates:
1984 November 1
Oral History Interview with Leslie Davis, 2006 March 23
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Identifier: B098.01.0007.00169
Abstract
Leslie Davis' grandfather was Leopold Guldman, owner of the Golden Eagle Dry Goods Store, later department store, in Denver from 1880s-1940s. Lived with her grandparents from 1927 until she married in 1944, father worked for Denver Post. Memories of her grandmother, grandfather and his generosity and business practices, religious life, and growing up in Denver and the Guldman mansion.
Dates:
2006 March 23
Oral History Interview with Rose Epstein, 1978 September 22
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Identifier: B098.04.0008.00006
Abstract
Topics include: Early family history, Russian heritage, born in New York and moved to Denver at age 11, mother was a healer, Rose worked at Golden Eagle store, marriage, moving to Fort Morgan and life there, cattlemen, and collection money for AMC.
Dates:
1978 September 22