Oral History Interview with Silas M. Kobey, 1983 July 26
Abstract
Topics include how family came Russia to Manchester England to Central City to Apsen, Colorado. Started as peddlers. Kobey family of Aspen, Colorado, ran a store in Aspen. Very religious family. Mother died in 1920 and aunt died in 1921 so family moved in with uncle. Talks about school in Aspen. Moved to Denver in 1924 with his sister, brother already there. Mining and injury from it. Also worked in a Potato Chip factory.
Dates
- 1983 July 26
Creator
- Kobey, Silas M., 1904-1991 (Interviewee, Person)
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Extent
1 Items (1 sound tape cassette)
Scope and Contents
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.
General
Digitized other analog
Creator
- Kobey, Silas M., 1904-1991 (Interviewee, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository