Pueblo, Colorado
Abstract
The oldest Jewish gravestones in Pueblo date from 1870 and 1871. Pueblo's smelter and steel mill in the late 1800s accelerated growth and attracted immigrants including, at the turn of the century, E. European immigrants via the Galveston (TX) Movement. The first minyan gathered in 1880s, a Hebrew Benevolent Union was formed in 1885, and rival synagogues were organized in 1895 and 1900. Jews were small businessmen and peddlers. Over the years, the community has supported rabbis, schools, butchers and various organizations. The Jewish population in 1979 was about 120 families.
Dates
- 1882-2019
Language of Materials
The collection is predominately in English, but some materials are in Hebrew.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (3 legal document boxes and 1 letter document box.)
Scope and Contents
Listing of graves in B'nai Jacob Cemetery; copy of letter about Jews in Colorado Territory; newspaper articles about wedding of Miariam Sanders, the Jewish new year, and articles about the Holocaust memorial; Dedication program for United Hebrew Center; a paper and dedication programs for Temple Emanuel, newspaper articles about the murder of Joseph Abrahams murder in Pueblo, and B'nai B'rith Lodge #524 Convention.
Creator
- From the Collection: University of Denver. Center for Judaic Studies. Ira M. Beck Memorial Collection of Rocky Mountain Jewish History (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository