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Jewish families -- Colorado

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Rebecca Rich, 1982 September 7

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0004.00099
Abstract

Interview covers her early life in Denver beginning in 1907; immigration, fathers salvage and auto business.

Dates: 1982 September 7

Rich Family and Denver Truck Sales Records

 Collection
Identifier: B381
Abstract Eastern European Jewish immigrant Charles Rich (Shopsie Reich) began as a peddler and eventually started a business of buying and salvaging used automobiles called C. Rich Auto Parts. He helped pioneer the used automotive cars, trucks, and parts business in Denver. He and his wife Rebecca became the parents of 10 children. Their youngest son Ken Rich propelled the Denver Truck Sales to become one of the leading manufacturers and dealers of reconditioned used heavy specialty trucks in over 30...
Dates: circa 2005