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Social service -- Colorado -- Denver

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Edward Hirschfeld, 1980 June 2

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Identifier: B098.03.0007.00005
Abstract

Topics covered: Beth Israel hospital and his ties to other community organizations. Brief personal history.

Dates: 1980 June 2

Oral History Interview with Edward Hirshfeld, 1980 June 2

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Identifier: B098.02.0007.00011
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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 Fanny Yaffe, 1980 July 2

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Identifier: B098.03.0007.00004
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Topics Covered: personal history, grew up in Tennessee, lived in St. Louis, moved to Denver after visiting daughter here, husband got job as lac tech at Beth Israel, Fannie helped at Beth Israel a lot, member of ladies auxiliary, fund raising, planned programming and entertainment, spending time with the residents.

Dates: 1980 July 2

Oral History Interview with Jennie Pells, 1978 August 1

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Identifier: B098.10.0009.00002
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Topics covered: About half of the interview is family history, biographical information; second half of interview covers the children’s home, people involved with it, her mother (Sadie Francis) on board of home from 1908-1946 when she died, then Jennie was on the board; conventions.

Dates: 1978 August 1

Oral History Interview with Marilyn Berenbeim, 1978 May 15

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Identifier: B098.11.0010.00010
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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
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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
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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 Michael J. Baum, Jr., 1979 November 15

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Identifier: B098.08.0009.00003
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Topics covered: Baum’s background, social work; history of his involvement with JCRS, change from TB center to a cancer research center, time on board and as president. Second half of interview discusses the Allied Jewish Federation, housing project.

Dates: 1979 November 15

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 Robert Aaron, 1978 August 23

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Identifier: B098.09.0009.00002
Abstract

Topics covered: Work with Jewish Family and Children’s Services, time as president, primary functions of the organization, relationship b/w JFCS with other Jewish organizations and non-Jewish organizations.

Dates: 1978 August 23