World War, 1939-1945
Found in 270 Collections and/or Records:
Moish in Philippines, 1945-08-15
This is a photo of a soldier in the Philipines on August 15, 1945 which was sent to Lillian Fogel Rubin. There is a short letter inscribed on the back that reads: "Luzon, Philippine Islands | To my old gal friend + thoughts of the many swell times we had together. Love Moish. 15 Aug 45."
Navy Documents, 1944-1946
File includes a United States Naval Reserve card issued to Rose Weinberg in Denver, Colorado on 3/4/46; Appointment of Rose Weinberg as an Ensign in the Naval Reserve in the Nurse Corps of the United States Navy, dated September 15, 1944 in Washington D.C.; two documents signed in Los Angeles, California, Certificate of Satisfactory Service, and a form letter thanks for service and call for leadership from President Harry Truman.
Nazi Flag Flying From a Window, 1943-1949
Black and white photograph of a Nazi flag flying from the window of a house; a man can be seen in one of the lower windows, looking out at the photographer.
Newspaper Article about Jacques, 1945
An original pen and ink work by Jacques Parker depicting a scene from the attack on Hill X. Illustration was published in the "Blizzard" newspaper.
"Nisei War Memorial" Newspaper clipping, 1963
A clipping from an unidentified newspaper announcing the Nisei War Memorial at the Fairmount Cemetery, designed by Floyd Tanaka, to remember the Japanese American soldiers who lost their lives in World War II.
Noel Hefty Papers
Noel Hefty began her arts career as a dancer, earning her degree in Dance Education at the University of Wisconsin. Noel moved to Steamboat Springs and began her association with Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp and started the Steamboat Dance Theatre alongside Kay Henderson and others. This collection contains materials given to Noel by a family friend, David Watson. The materials document the H.M.S. Tiptoe of the Royal Navy.
Olietta Moore for Colorado Reflections
Olietta Moore, born and raised in Colorado, reminisces on her childhood growing up in the Barnum neighborhood, opening of the Colfax Viaduct, and riding the Barnum streetcar. Discusses writing music, attending the University of Denver at the Lamont School of Music, and entertaining soldiers after World War I. Moore reflects on the creation of the Cosmopolitan Club, fighting against segregation, and the Klu Klux Klan in Denver. Briefly mentions her work as a hard rock miner.
Oral History Audio-cassette Tapes, 1966-1976
Contains 26 audio-cassettes of oral histories by Maria Lowenstein, most done in the late 1970s. Maria talks about her childhood in Estonia, WWI, WWII, Nazis, finding Henry Lowenstein, Karin Steinberg, and Ingrid Lind. Also, one DVD with 29 mp3 files of the interviews and an Excel index.
Oral History Interview with Abe and Helen Pomeranz, 2002 September 22
Topics covered: Abe a Polish immigrant growing up in Lamar, CO, only one other Jew in town, moved to Denver in high school, served in the Air Force during WWII, married Helen during war; talks about life experiences.
Oral History Interview with Bernard Sayone, 1982 March 10
Interview describes Bernard’s life in pre-war Poland, childhood. Experiences in Auschwitz, labor and camp life; drive to survive and for revenge. Feelings toward Israel, Poland and Germany. Discusses his role in educating others of his experiences.