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Antisemitism

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Variant terms: Anti-Jewish attitudes; Anti-semitism.

Found in 49 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Rebecca Stein, 1973 September

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Identifier: B098.01.0007.00163
Abstract

Grew up with with her grandmother and aunt in a small town in Russia, antisemitism in the town, process of getting to America, working in a factory in New York City at 14 sewing ladies waists, later making house dresses and then a pattern maker. Came to Colorado because her mother was here. Married another Russian immigrant who peddled goods by wagon in mining towns. Moved to Texas when husband became an oil worker and had problems adjusting without other Jewish families in Texas towns.

Dates: 1973 September

Oral History Interview with Rose Rotenberg, 1978 June 1

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Identifier: B098.01.0002.00027
Abstract

Interview discusses life on Denver's West side, training new immigrants for American citizenship. Also discusses stories of Russian and Nazi persecution in Europe.

Dates: 1978 June 1

Oral History Interview with Rosi Wahl, 1984 May 2

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Identifier: B098.16.0012.00018
Abstract

Interview covers prewar experiences in Poland, antisemitism, and children's transport to Britain.

Dates: 1984 May 2

Oral History Interview with Sally Friedman and Carol Friedman Groussman, 1983 April 21

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Identifier: B098.01.0005.00109
Abstract Sally Donavik (Mrs. Sam) Friedman talks about her husband's family business, Friedman's Store, a grocery store, and life in Brighton, Colo. Daughter Carol J. (Mrs. Allen) Groussman, who grew up in Brighton with her sister Donna (Mrs. Howard Lutz), discusses Jewish life in a small Colo. town.Sally’s family came to Denver for the climate since her mother had asthma. Sally went to Denver Schools. Married Sam Friedman, moved to Brighton, CO and ran a grocery store. Sam had been at DU...
Dates: 1983 April 21

Oral History Interview with Sam Beck, 1976 September 17

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Identifier: B098.01.0001.00007
Abstract "Sam Beck explains how his family escaped from Russia when he was very young and lived in Cotopaxi, Colorado, before settling in Denver. He discusses his life in Denver in the early 1900s, including such topics as his school days, some of his pastimes, Jewish families living in Denver, farmers in Colorado, and businesses and business owners in Denver. He mentions prejudice against Jews in Denver and also talks about the Ku Klux Klan's influence in the city. In addition, he discusses Jewish...
Dates: 1976 September 17

Oral History Interview with Szlama and Helen Bolstok, 1982 January 20

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Identifier: B098.16.0011.00010
Abstract

Oral history covers their experiences as Polish children pre-war, Helen in Lodz Ghetto, her deportation to Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen camps and the Farben Factory. Szlama’s experiences in ghettos, camps, forced labor and displaced person's camp. Immigration to Denver in 1950.Adjusting to life in America.

Dates: 1982 January 20

Oral History Interview with Zesa Starr, 1982 February 15

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Identifier: B098.16.0011.00013
Abstract

Interview covers Zesa’s life growing up in small town in Poland. Experiences in Auschwitz. Discusses post-war feelings, leaving Europe, problems adjusting to life in America, relationships with other survivors and American born Jews, feelings toward Israel, Poland and Germany.

Dates: 1982 February 15

Oral History Interviews on Colorado Committee of Concern for Soviet Jewry, 1994 November 21

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Identifier: B098.01.0006.00155
Abstract

Discusses the inception, development and evolution of the Colorado Committee for Concern for Soviet Jewry. The group formed to advocate for the rights of Soviet Jews.

Dates: 1994 November 21

The Summer Resort and the Jew, 1922-07-28

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Identifier: B113.01.0001.0007.00001
Abstract

This article lambastes the Jewish community for their, "Monopoly of the baths," in Hot Sulfur [Sulphur] Springs Colorado.

Dates: 1922-07-28