Oral History Interview with Dr. Herman Laff, 1978 September 27

Item

Identifier: B098.14.0011.00002

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Abstract

Interview covers some brief biographical information (Russian born, immigrated to Denver at age 5), East vs. West tension, need for Jewish hospital on the East Side, growing pains of the hospital, 1974 board gave him Humanitarian Award.

Dates

1978 September 27

Creator

Laff, Herman Issac, Dr., 1989-1983 (Interviewee, Person)

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Extent

1 Items (1 sound tape cassette)

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Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

RMJHS Oral Histories comprises audio and video cassettes of oral history interviews recorded by the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society. The recordings document Jewish history and culture in Colorado in the 19th and 20th century. The men and women interviewed for this collection are descendants of early Jewish pioneers in Colorado or were Jewish newcomers to the region at the beginning of the 20th century. Most of the interviewees were born between 1886 and 1927 and died in the 20th century. Many of them were founders and/or leaders of Jewish organizations, religious groups, medical and social centers, schools, and businesses in Colorado.