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Pueblo (Colo.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 139 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Simon Elliot, 1978

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0004.00082
Abstract

Simon talks about his family background and life in Pueblo. His father came to Colorado because of his tuberculosis and settled first in Denver, later moving to Pueblo.

Dates: 1978

Oral History with Belle Reiner, June 20, 1976

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Identifier: B121.08.00003
Abstract

Belle Reiner (1888-1983) discusses surviving the historic flood in Pueblo, Colorado. She is being interviewed by Fred Selinger, her grandson.

Dates: June 20, 1976

Oral History with Faye Selinger, March 2, 1978

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Identifier: B121.08.00004
Abstract

This oral history consists of Faye Arlene Selinger (born Reiner) discussing the 1921 Pueblo flood and other topics, including the challenges for young Jewish women in Colorado to find suitable husbands. Faye is being interviewed by her son, Fred Selinger. The interview took place in Lake Tahoe.

Dates: March 2, 1978

Phil Goodstein Exploring Jewish Colorado Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B025
Abstract Phil H. Goodstein (1952- ) is a freelance historian who has written articles and books about Colorado and its history including "Exploring Jewish Colorado" published in 1992. The book covers Jewish history, people and organizations in Colorado. The papers relate to the writing of the book "Exploring Jewish Colorado" and include correspondence, questionnaires, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, manuscript drafts, galley proofs, photocopies of photographs and illustrations from the book, and a...
Dates: 1990-1992

Pueblo Cemetery, 1981 June 14

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Identifier: B063.02.0018.00114
Abstract

Gravestones in the Pueblo cemetery in Pueblo, Colorado. Foreground is the grave of Jacob [rest is illegible].

Dates: 1981 June 14

Pueblo Cemetery, 1981 June 14

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Identifier: B063.02.0018.00115
Abstract

Gravestone in the Pueblo cemetery in Pueblo, Colorado.

Dates: 1981 June 14

Pueblo Cemetery, 1981 June 14

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Identifier: B063.02.0018.00116
Abstract

Gravestones in the Pueblo Cemetery in Pueblo, Colorado.

Dates: 1981 June 14

Pueblo Cemetery, 1981 June 14

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Identifier: B063.02.0018.00117
Abstract

Gravestone of Rachel Block in the Pueblo cemetery in Pueblo, Colorado. Inscription says: "Mother, [Hebrew words], Rachel Block, Age 92, Died May 6, 1928, [Hebrew word]."

Dates: 1981 June 14

Pueblo, Colorado

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Identifier: B114.02.0002.0003
Abstract The oldest Jewish gravestones in Pueblo date from 1870 and 1871. Pueblo's smelter and steel mill in the late 1800s accelerated growth and attracted immigrants including, at the turn of the century, E. European immigrants via the Galveston (TX) Movement. The first minyan gathered in 1880s, a Hebrew Benevolent Union was formed in 1885, and rival synagogues were organized in 1895 and 1900. Jews were small businessmen and peddlers. Over the years, the community has supported rabbis, schools,...
Dates: 1882-2019

Pueblo Flood, circa 1921

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Identifier: B063.02.0018.00057
Abstract

River overflowing its banks and a collapsed bridge after the Pueblo Flood.

Dates: circa 1921