Oral History Interview with Wolfe Karsh, 1977 March 1
Item
Identifier: B089.01.0001.00008
Overview
Wolfe Karsh discusses his family's emigration from Poland to Denver, Colorado when he was three years old. He describes Jewish life in Denver in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the Jewish religious community in the early 20th century. He also discusses his interest in singing, his various jobs in Denver, his experience in the U.S. Navy, and his experience as a farmer and cattle rancher.
Dates
- 1977 March 1
Creator
- Karsh, Wolfe, 1887-1994 (Interviewee, Person)
Language of Materials
The interview is in English but has some phrases in Yiddish.
Rights and Usage Statement
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Extent
1 items (2 sound tape cassettes)
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series contains minutes and related materials of the Board of Trustees and Committees.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair 2 audiotape cassettes 105 minutes
Provenance
Interview conducted by Belle Marcus, Director of the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society.
General
Digitized other analog
Title supplied by cataloger. ||Interview conducted at 1301 Utica Street, Denver, Colorado in 1977. ||Participants: Wolfe Karsh ; Belle Marcus
Creator
- Karsh, Wolfe, 1887-1994 (Interviewee, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository