Philanthropists
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Kiesler and Rifkin Families Papers
Collection
Identifier: B190
Abstract
East European Jewish immigrant, Adolph Kiesler, became a noted Colorado philanthropist. Born in Rumania in 1880, Kiesler settled in Denver's West Colfax Jewish neighborhood at the turn of the century, when he began as a peddler. He later recalled "I worked for fifteen cents a day at odd jobs, and then I got a job carring coal for seventy-five cents a ton." Like so many immigrants, he scrimped and saved and after fifteen years and a variety of jobs, he had saved enough money to launch the...
Dates:
1930-1990
Oral History Interview with Edward Hirshfeld, 1980 June 2
Item
Identifier: B098.02.0007.00011
Abstract
Topics covered: Brief personal history, talks about his father, experiences as chairman and president of Federation, involvement in other organizations as well
Dates:
1980 June 2
Oral History Interview with Henry Frankel, 1977 December 30
Item
Identifier: B098.02.0007.00005
Abstract
Topics covered: Brief history of Mrs. Frankle, history of the Federation, fundraising goals, primary functions, WWII, fund raising, serving on the board, Community Chest (now United Way), president of Allied, Frankel's family background, other Jewish communities, Jewish culture and community in Denver.
Dates:
1977 December 30
Oral History Interview with Morton Miller, 1980 January 10
Item
Identifier: B098.02.0007.00009
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1980 January 10