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Laundry

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: See From: Clothing and dress--Cleaning Washing (Laundry)Bio/Hist: For the business establishments or residential physical facilities, use: Laundries

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Aspen Hall, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0022.00002
Abstract

Students doing laundry in the laundry room at Aspen Hall on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1950

Aspen Halls, 1951 December

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0132.0022.00003
Abstract

The image depicts three unidentified individuals washing clothes in the laundry room in Aspen Halll, at the University of Denver, in 12/51. From left to right, one woman is using the washing machine, another is using one of four sinks, and the last woman is starting the dryer. The laundry room is located in the basement of Aspen Hall.

Dates: 1951 December

Fishman Laundry and Linen Room at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1930-1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00061
Abstract

Interior of the Fishman Laundry and Linen Room on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). An unidentified woman is seated at the table and is operating a sewing machine. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: between 1930-1940

Freshman Dorm Basement, 1954

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Identifier: U201.01.0131.0022.00002
Abstract

Two students hanging laundry on a clothesline in the basement of a residential building at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1954

Laundry Facilities at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1941

 Item
Identifier: B063.03.0003.00060
Abstract Interior of the laundry facilities on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Shown are some of the eight pressers in constant daily use. Four are operated by steam and four by compressed air. The laundry was the only department of the sanatorium where patients or former patients were not employed, as the duties were too strenuous. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the...
Dates: circa 1941

Laundry Facilities at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1941

 Item
Identifier: B063.03.0003.00063
Abstract Interior of the laundry facilities on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Shown are some of the eight pressers in constant daily use. Four are operated by steam and four by compressed air. The laundry was the only department of the sanatorium where patients or former patients were not employed, as the duties were too strenuous. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the...
Dates: circa 1941

Laundry Receipt, 1942 July 2

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Identifier: B333.02.0001.0002.00014
Abstract

Laundry receipt from W. Spindler, Berlin, Germany used by Marie Loewenstein to prove residency in her apartment. Front of the receipt is dated and has the order information along with the order confirmation and delivery conditions. Back of the receipt has the continuation of the delivery conditions and the insurance conditions.

Dates: 1942 July 2

Paul Libert and Laundry Truck, between 1920-1930

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Identifier: B063.01.0001.00034
Abstract

Paul Libert leaning against a Columbine Laundry truck, Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1920-1930

Two Ladies Doing Laundry in Lake Gatto, Italy, 1945

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Identifier: M456.02.0004.0027
Abstract

An ink drawing of two women kneeling doing laundry at a lake with a mountain range in the background.

Dates: 1945

University of Denver Apartment Interiors, circa 1955

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0006.00003
Abstract

Interior view of the University of Denver apartments in Denver, Colorado; a man does his laundry at a University of Denver apartment. He is using a front loading machine and what appears to be a wringer is visible in the background. Circa 1955.

Dates: circa 1955