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Biography

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Clippings and Biographical Information, 1875-1921

 Series
Identifier: M157.02
Abstract

Series 2 contains newspaper and publication clippings, some biographical materials and information, and other materials related to his career.

Dates: 1875-1921

Cook Family, 2003 June 4-6

 File
Identifier: B111.02.0002.0017
Abstract

Harry "Herschl" Cook (1865-1911) and Ida "Hinda" Cook (1868-1934) left their shtetl Kamin Koshirsky in Poland for the United States in 1892. The couple and their four children settled in Denver on the advice of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, and joine the West Colfax community. The family opened a bathouse called Cook's Baths. The Cook Family Reunion was held July 4-6, 2003, in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 2003 June 4-6

General Maurice Rose Collection

 Collection
Identifier: B366
Abstract Maurice Rose was born in 1899 in Middletown, CT to Rabbi Samuel and Katy Rose. The family moved to Denver, Colorado in 1902 when Maurice was three. After graduation from highschool, Maurice Rose enlisted in the United States army when he was 15 and fought under General Pershing. He stayed in the army and attended various military schools. After fighting in North Africa and Sicily, Rose was sent to command forces during the D-Day Normandy invasion as a Brigadier General. During the Battle of...
Dates: 1900-2019

Harry Hoffman, 1994

 File
Identifier: B111.05.0005.0013
Abstract The son of Russian immigrants Fanny and Morris Hoffman, Harry helped out in his parents' grocery store, sold newspapers, and left school at age 14 to work full time in the family businesses (groceries and clothing). He married Lillian Butler in 1935. Later, Lillan founded the Colorado Committee of Concern for Soviety Jewry. Self-taught and well-read, Hoffman learned all about liquor and wine as he opened a liquor business in 1937. Four years later, Harry Hoffman Liquors was the leading...
Dates: 1994

Memoir of Mrs. Frances Jacobs, 1892

 Item
Identifier: B148.02.0005.0005.00001
Abstract

Memoir of Mrs. Frances Jacobs published by the Charity Organization of Denver upon the death of Frances Wisebart Jacobs in 1892. The publication commemorates the life of Frances Jacobs and her charitable works. There are life tributes, eulogies, and proclamations by various organizations and community leaders, including Rabbi Friedman's eulogy at her funeral.

Dates: 1892

Oral History Interview with Agustin Ramirez

 Item
Identifier: UTEP389
Abstract

Interview with Agustin Ramirez.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Oral History Interview with Bernabe Solis

 Item
Identifier: UTEP348
Abstract

Interview with Bernabe Solis.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Saul Caston, circa 1950-1970

 File
Identifier: B111.02.0002.0003
Abstract Saul Caston (1901-1970) was a renowned musician and conductor, and is credited with building the Denver Symphony Orchestra (now Colorado Symphony Orchestra) into an outstanding professional orchestra worthy of national recognition. After moving to Colorado from his home in Pennsylvania, Caston became the Musical and Conductor of the Denver Symphony in 1945, and held the position until 1964. Caston was also very active in the Denver community, and was noted for his work in education and...
Dates: circa 1950-1970

Series 7, M-O

 Series
Identifier: B111.07

University of Denver Biographical Materials Collection

 Collection
Identifier: U200
Abstract

This collection contains biographical materials related to individuals associated with the University of Denver, such as faculty, staff, alumni and guest speakers. Records include published materials, newspaper clippings, articles, photographs, and employment information (generally restricted from public access).

Dates: Other: 1916