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Jewish way of life

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 112 Collections and/or Records:

John C. Livingston Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M058
Abstract John Charles Livingston (1935-1999) served as professor and chair of the History Department of the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado from 1963-1964 and from 1968-1999. His areas of expertise were United States intellectual and social history in the 20th century, concentrating on the 1960s and American Jewish history. He wrote several books including, Clarence Darrow: Sentimental Rebel (1988) and Jews of the American West (1989). He was a founder and research director of the Rocky...
Dates: 1956-1999

Louis Siegel on Jewish West Colfax, 1979 July 1

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Identifier: B098.01.0003.00051
Abstract

Life on Denver's west side, describes businesses and residences in the West Colfax Jewish neighborhood.

Dates: 1979 July 1

Marilyn Lande Papers

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Identifier: M076
Abstract Marilyn Lande (b. 1939) an independent researcher, conceptual artist, photographer and videographer from Denver, Colorado. Her research on the history of Jewish women focuses on the way history as well as Jewish heritage and faith influenced the arts and lives of Jewish women. The Marilyn Lande papers consist of research material collected by Lande while exploring the history of Jewish women. The Marilyn Lande Jewish Women Archive includes magazine and newspaper articles, book chapters,...
Dates: 1943-2004; Majority of material found in 1990-2003

Marjorie Hornbein on the Jewish History of Trinidad, 1979 June 26

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Identifier: B098.01.0003.00058
Abstract

Marjorie Hornbein giving a presentation for Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society about the history of Jews in Trinidad.

Dates: 1979 June 26

Moe Katz on Atwood Colony and Various Synagogues, 1979 May 20

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Identifier: B098.01.0003.00045
Abstract

Moe Kattz is interviewed on the Atwood Colony, 10th Street Shul (Shearith Israel), living on 11th Street, the Marion Street Shul (Oheb Zadek) and Beth HaMedrosh Hagodol.

Dates: 1979 May 20

Oral History Interview with Aaron Seiver, 1980 April 1

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Identifier: B098.01.0004.00086
Abstract

Covers early life on the West Side of Denver and the 11th Street colony.

Dates: 1980 April 1

Oral History Interview with Abe and Helen Pomeranz, 2002 September 22

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Identifier: B098.01.0007.00164
Abstract

Topics covered: Abe a Polish immigrant growing up in Lamar, CO, only one other Jew in town, moved to Denver in high school, served in the Air Force during WWII, married Helen during war; talks about life experiences.

Dates: 2002 September 22

Oral History Interview with Abe Rothberg and Morris Stein, 1979 September 15

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Identifier: B098.03.0007.00002
Abstract

Topics include: Beth Israel Hospital and the geriatric subjects. They are the two oldest board members, personal backgrounds, Denver's growth, Beth Israel's growth, fundraising talk, community effort.

Dates: 1979 September 15

Oral History Interview with Adeline Grossman, 1982 September 9

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Identifier: B098.01.0004.00100
Abstract "Adeline Grossman talks about early life in Cheyenne, Wyoming and her life as a mother, wife and ""full time volunteer."" She grew up in Cheyenne before the Depression and was also one of Denver's leading volunteer activist. She also discusses her role in Jewish Children and Family Service.Adeline E. Grossman was the 1984 Golda Meir Award recipient. The Golda Meir Award is given annually by the Denver, Colorado Allied Jewish Federation's Jewish Women's Center to an outstanding...
Dates: 1982 September 9

Oral History Interview with Aimee Strauss, 1982 March 19

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Identifier: B098.01.0004.00092
Abstract "Aimee (nee Peyser) Strauss reminisces about growing up in Denver, Colo. She talks specifically about the education she received in public schools, as well as her religious education at Temple Emanuel Sunday School. She discusses her work experience while a single woman, including her involvement in the education of immigrant Jews on the West Side of Denver. She describes her wedding to Melvin Strauss, their honeymoon in California, and their experiences in the grocery business in Denver....
Dates: 1982 March 19