Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Records
Abstract
The Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society (RMJHS) was established in 1976 to promote and sponsor historical activity related to the Jewish experience in the Rocky Mountain region. The Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado partners with the RMJHS and the Ira M. Beck and Perle Hayutin Beck Memorial Archives of Rocky Mountain Jewish history to publicize and preserve the Jewish history of the Rocky Mountain region. The Beck Archives became a fully integrated part of University of Denver Penrose Library Special Collections and Archives in 1995. The records of the RMJHS include financial records, correspondence, records about RMJHS publications, programming (trips, events, etc.), financial records, and general administrative records.
Dates
- 1970-2021
Creator
- Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society (Organization)
Digital Repository
Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Records
Biographical / Historical
The Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society (RMJHS) was established in 1976 to promote and sponsor historical activity related to the Jewish experience in the Rocky Mountain region. The Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado partners with the RMJHS and Ira M. Beck and Perle Hayutin Beck Memorial Archives of Rocky Mountain Jewish History to publicize and preserve the Jewish history of the Rocky Mountain region. The first director was Belle Marcus and Dr. Jeanne E. Abrams became the director in 1982. The Beck Archives became a fully integrated part of University of Denver Penrose Library (now University Libraries) Special Collections and Archives in 1995.
Extent
19.0 Linear Feet (23 containers)
Scope and Contents
The records of the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society include financial records, correspondence, records about RMJHS publications, programs and events, general administrative records and photographs.
Arrangement
These records are arranged in five series: 1: Correspondence. 2: Programs and Events. 3: Publications. 4:Financial. 5: General Administrative.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transfer from Jeanne Abrams, Archivist and Curator of the Ira M. and Peryle Hayutin Beck Memorial Archives, June 23, 2008.
Accruals
Further accruals are expected.
Creator
- Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society (Organization)
- Abrams, Jeanne E., 1951- (Person)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository