World War, 1939-1945
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Use for: European War, 1939-1945 ; Second World War, 1939-1945 ; World War 2, 1939-1945 ; World War II, 1939-1945 ; World War Two, 1939-1945 ; WW II (World War, 1939-1945) ; WWII (World War, 1939-1945)
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Ben Hoffman B'nai B'rith Gold Star
Collection
Identifier: B352
Abstract
Benjamin Hoffman was killed in 1943 in the U.S. Navy. His brother Harry received permission to erect a headstone in Golden Hill Cemetery in 1949. Collection contains one framed gold star certificate related to Ben Hoffman from 1945.
Dates:
1945 June 8
Gold Star Certificate, 1945 June 8
Item
Identifier: B352.01.0001.00001
Abstract
Framed gold star certificate for Ben Hoffman given by the B'nai B'rith Denver Lodge, Number One after the death of Ben Hoffman in World War II. Max Goldberg as President of the Denver Lodge signed the certificate. The certificate contains a passage from the Gettysburg address.
Dates:
1945 June 8
Oral History Interview with Joseph Mosko, 1979 December 27
Item
Identifier: B098.02.0007.00008
Abstract
Topics covered: Allied Jewish Federation and involvement in several other Jewish organizations (see agents), brief background, Denver Jewish community, experiences at University of Denver, War effort at home.
Dates:
1979 December 27