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Social service -- Colorado -- Denver

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Mary Jacobs Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B200
Abstract

Mary Jacobs (1902-1994) grew up in Denver and was involved extensively with social service organizations in Denver including the National Council of Jewish Women, which she was President of Council 1954-55, Jewish Family and Children's Services and the Allied Jewish Community Council. The Mary Jacobs Papers contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, programs, by-laws, speeches, notes, board meeting agenda, newsletters and notebooks related to Mary Jacobs from 1950 through 1988.

Dates: 1950-1986

Oral History Interview with Carol Leight, 1978 July 14

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Identifier: B098.11.0010.00006
Abstract

Topics cover Carol’s time serving with the NCJW, first as VP in the early 1960s and as president from 1967-1969; talks about Council’s work in the Civil Rights Movement and in the Middle East.

Dates: 1978 July 14

Oral History Interview with Marilyn Berenbeim, 1978 May 15

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Identifier: B098.11.0010.00010
Abstract

Came in 1950 to Denver to work at the University of Colorado Medical School; originally from Texas. In Texas helped to organize a synagogue in small town with few Jews. President of NCJW from 1962-1964. Majored in Chemistry from University of Texas, Austin. Active in Council whole life, joined Denver Council in 1953-54, President 1961-62. Activities of the Council, thrift shop, Cuban settlement and more.

Dates: 1978 May 15

Oral History Interview with Mary Jacobs, 1978 April 14

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Identifier: B098.11.0010.00007
Abstract

Mary begins with a brief history of growing up in Denver and then talks about her work with the NCJW; started with Junior Council, President of Council 1954-55, council activities, membership and philosophy.

Dates: 1978 April 14

Oral History Interview with Melba Kirsch, 1978 May 26

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Identifier: B098.11.0010.00009
Abstract

Growing up in Denver on the West Side, taught school and Sunday School; started working with council in early 1960s, VP and then President, activities of the Council and many volunteer efforts through later life.

Dates: 1978 May 26

Oral History Interview with Myra Glick Levy, 1978 June 2

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Identifier: B098.11.0010.00012
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Family came to Denver when her Mother's brother got tuberculosis, early memories growing up in Denver, father was a salesman. Attended DU and belonged to Temple Emanuel. President of NCJW from 1958-1959, membership council and activities as president. Work with JCC.

Dates: 1978 June 2

Oral History Interview with Saralee Pollock Shaper, 1978 June 13

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Identifier: B098.11.0010.00005
Abstract

Interview covers Saralee's Presidency of National Jewish Council of Jewish Women and the Council's activities, Saralee's childhood in Denver and adult life.

Dates: 1978 June 13

Oral History Interview with Surriee Miller, 1978 August 14

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Identifier: B098.11.0009.00003
Abstract

Topics covered: early memories of the Denver Jewish community and family, father started selling pencils outside saloons and eventually started a stationary company; National Council of Jewish Women, social work at the Guldman Center, services provided; time as council president.

Dates: 1978 August 14

Oral History Interview with Vivienne Sigman, 1978 August 19

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Identifier: B098.11.0009.00004
Abstract

Topics covered: early memories of the Denver Jewish community and family; worked in Council thrift shop, VP and president for council, activities, mentions others she worked with on Council; could see the local impact of Council; fund raising activities.

Dates: 1978 August 19