Oral History Interview with Julia Weisman, 1975

Item

Identifier: B098.01.0005.00107

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Abstract

Julia Weisman came to Cheyenne in 1912 at about 15 yrs. old and talks about the difficulties of being Jewish when there are no resources around and very few other Jews. Managed to arranged a bris for her son in Thermopolis, WY when only 3 or 4 Jews lived there.

Dates

1975

Creator

Weisman, Julia, 1898-1983 (Interviewee, Person)

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Extent

1 Items (1 sound tape cassette)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Series 1 consists of the recorded oral histories of individuals and, occasionally, groups of individuals representing Jewish organizations. Many of the interviewees are descendants of early Colorado Jewish pioneers or were Jewish newcomers to the state in the beginning of the 20th century. The interviews document Jewish history in Colorado in the 20th century.