Box 9, 1939-1960

File — Box: B412.01.0009

Identifier: B412.01.0009

Staff Only

Abstract

Box contains a cherry pitter, rick rack, box for fever thermometer, parchment paper, party invites and plates, blank baby album, needlework kit, and decorative fur trim for dress.

Dates

1939-1960

Extent

1 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection includes Sam Weinstein's World War II army jacket and Jewish War Veterans uniform. The collection also contains a 1931 Kynewisbok (DU yearbook) that belonged to Rowena M. Akers and a folder with University of Denver memorabilia and graduation materials from 1933. An accrual in September 2022 brought in material culture items, including dresses, jackets, baby dresses, black swimming slippers, and household items. Five photographs were also included in the accrual. Charles Goldberg and Dr. Dennis Battock donated their Bar Mitzvah plates that were hand-painted by Rowena Weinstein.