Bakers
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Emanuel Herskovitz, 1977
File
Identifier: B111.05.0005.0009
Abstract
Born in 1870 in Hungary, and trained as a baker, Herskovitz moved to Denver in 1889, married Fanny Freishman (governess to the daughters of Baby Doe Tabor), founded Eastern Bakery, worked for Star Bread Company, helped organize the first bakers union, and opened Uncle Sam's Grill, a tavern. He died in 1977.
Dates:
1977
Oral History Interview with Sam Boscoe, 1978 April 2-16
Item
Identifier: B098.01.0001.00022
Abstract
Sam Boscoe recalls growing up as a young boy on West Colfax Street on Denver, Colorado's west side. He details his family's early ventures into the bakery business and the establishment of Star Bread Co., previously Star Bakery. He also discusses his time in the U.S. Army during World War II, and describes his memories of the 1913 Denver snowstorm and the 100-year flood of 1965. Sam Boscoe was born in Denver in 1905. His father was Jacob Boscoe (European name was Boscowitz), the founder of...
Dates:
1978 April 2-16