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Family histories

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 81 Collections and/or Records:

Lester (Bus) Gardenswartz, 1977

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Identifier: B111.04.0004.0002
Abstract Lester (Bus) Gardenswartz (1906-1981 SSI) was born to Morris and Mary Gardenswartz in Denver, Colorado. The family moved to Durango in 1921, where his father bought a hardware store. Bus graduated from Durango High School in 1924, then returned to Denver to attend the University of Denver. However, he soon dropped out to work for his uncle's pawn shop, called Solomon Loan Company. In 1927, Bus married Hazel Edelstein, and the couple settled in Durango where they opened a sporting goods...
Dates: 1977

Lowenstein Family Holocaust Exhibit Booklet, 2009

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Identifier: B333.07.0001.0007.00001
Abstract

Bound booklet written by Henry Lowenstein to accompany an exhibit featuring the Loewenstein documents at the Denver Public Library. The booklet explains the documents in the Lowenstein Family Holocaust Papers and tells his family's story during World War II especially relating to the Holocaust.

Dates: 2009

Macy and Chapman Families Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M037
Abstract

Carole Louise Chapman Macy (Mrs. Donald Oliver Macy) (1932-2003) compiled the family histories of the Chapman and the Macy families (from whom her husband, Donald Oliver Macy, was descended). Thirteen photographs, two badges, three business cards, and photocopies of seven family narratives and photocopies of letters are housed in the archives of the University of Denver.

Dates: 1860-1987

Materials from Family Reunion, 1905 - 1999

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Identifier: B088.04.0020.0001
Abstract

The folder has copies of postcards, letters, and the Judelovitz family. It also has a family tree prepared by E. James Judd in 1999.

Dates: 1905 - 1999

Max Eppstein Family, 1954-2009

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Identifier: B111.03.0003.0019
Abstract

Max Eppstein (4/1825-$/1903) emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1854 with two brothers. Max married Bertha Herzberg (10/1837-2/1912) and they had seven children: Seraphine, Julia, Helen, Carrie, Arthur, and twin girls, Lily and May. Seraphine Eppstein Pisko became Executive Secretary for National Jewish Hospital.

Dates: 1954-2009

Max Zall, 1993-2003

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Identifier: B111.10.0010.0009
Abstract

The son of Russian Immigrants, Leah and Herman Zall, Max Zall was born in Denver on March 12, 1901. He earned his law degree from the University of Denver in 1922 and continued working as a lawyer until his death in 1983, winning himself the title of longest-serving City Attorney for the City and County of Denver as well as first Jewish City Attorney. He was named one of the six Outstanding Lawyers in Colorado History by "The Colorado Lawyer" in 1993.

Dates: 1993-2003

Michael and Rebecca Keller Schon Family History

 Collection
Identifier: B241
Abstract Collection contains one copy of ''The Descendants of Michael and Rebecca Keller Schon.'' completed by Pauline Stein Hilvitz, March 1997. Book contains family trees and information about the descendants, specifically Michael Schon, Moisha Schon, Sam Schon, Bertha (Bluma) Schon Stein, Rose Schon Roth, Morris and Mary Stein Bernstein, Emanuel and Ruth Stein, Albert and Rose Stein, Isadora and Mary Stein, Harry and Rosie Stein, Pauline Stein Hilvitz, Bertha Stein Rosenbleet and Henrietta Stien...
Dates: 1997 March; Coverage: 1840-1997

Minnie Ginsberg Heller, circa 1920-1988

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Identifier: B111.05.0005.0006
Abstract

Minnie Ginsberg Heller was a founder of the Ta-Ta-Pachon Club in Denver, Colorado in 1924 by west side Jewish girls. The Club's name means "It can never be pulled apart" and was a small social club. In 1974 there was a reunion in Denver co-chaired by Mrs. Harry Heller of Verona, N.J.

Dates: circa 1920-1988

Myer and Loraine R. Quiat Friedman, 1981

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Identifier: B111.03.0003.0022
Abstract Loraine Rhea Quiat (1912-2006 SSI) was born in Colorado and graduated from East Denver High School in 1930. Loraine married Myer J. Friedman (1911-1987 SSI) in 1933. The couple soon moved to Brighton, where Loraine served in every elected office of the Brighton Woman's Club. Loraine also served on executive committees of the Adams County American Red Cross for over 35 years, as well as president of the Columbine League of the AMC Cancer Research Center and Hospital. Loraine and Myer had two...
Dates: 1981

Oral History Interview with Charlotte Frumess Miller, 1976 October

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Identifier: B098.01.0002.00025
Abstract

Interview covers family memories including the Charsky, Miller, Hornbein and Ellsberg families.

Dates: 1976 October