Community life
Found in 276 Collections and/or Records:
Oral History Interview with Mary Engle, 1986
Mary Engle discusses details about the University Park area of Denver, Colorado and the changes that have taken place since she moved to the neighborhood in 1934. She talks about the area schools, businesses, transportation services, and the professions of the individuals in the neighborhood.
Oral History Interview with Max M. Pomeranz, 1980 May 2
Topics covered: Born in Poland, immigrated to US in 1920, first Lamar, CO then Pueblo to be closer to other Jews, came to Denver in 1930; Denver’s West Side and Hebrew Educational Alliance Synagogue activity; first member of JCC, then treasurer and president, growth of Center, camp, talks of other leaders of Center; active in other community groups.
Oral History Interview with Morton Miller, 1980 January 10
Topics covered: Very brief personal background, fundraising campaigns, presidency and activities since, organizations Federation helped, Russian Jewish immigration, Israel, Denver Jewish Community and merits of the oral history project.
Oral History Interview with Mr. and Mrs. Dorcas, 1986
Mr. and Mrs. Dorcas provide general information about the development of the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, since their move to the neighborhood in 1938. They talk about the local schools, local businesses, their neighbors' professions and the effect of the University of Denver on the neighborhood.
Oral History Interview with Mr. and Mrs. Farnsworth, 1986
Oral History Interview with Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Donnell, 1986
Oral History Interview with Mr. and Mrs. Max Grassfield, 1986
Max P. and Patricia L. Grassfield share their memories of the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, including the professions of their neighbors and the changing demographics of the neighborhood.
Oral History Interview with Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Stratton, 1986
Oral History Interview with Mr. James Hurlbut, 1986
James Hurlbut shares his memories of the University Park area of Denver, Colorado including the professions of his neighbors, local schools, as well as commercial and residential development. Hurlbut also gives a brief account of his accomplishments during the time he served as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 5.
Oral History Interview with Mr. Owen Trout, 1986
Owen Trout, Jr. recounts details about the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, including the local schools, the influence of the University of Denver on the neighborhood, and how the construction of I-25 (Denver's North-South Interstate Highway) affected the neighborhood. Trout also discusses the prospect of the construction of a light rail line as a means of providing alternate transportation from the neighborhood to other parts of Denver, Colorado.