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Jewish way of life

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 116 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 7

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Beth Israel Hospital and Geriatric Center / Box 7

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 4

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
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 4

Oral History Interview with Amalia Banker, 1978 August 25

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Identifier: B098.04.0007.00001
Abstract

Topics include: Early life and memories, emigration from Jerusalem, emigration to Denver.

Dates: 1978 August 25
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Beth Israel Residents / Box 7

Oral History Interview with Arthur Lang, 1999 March 11

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Identifier: B098.01.0006.00160
Abstract

Discusses father coming from Carlsbad, Czech Republic (now), originally came to Massachusetts but wanted to come further west to mine and ended up in Denver in 1892 selling matches. Arthur born in Denver in 1904, talks about his mother’s family as well (parents met at his aunt’s Kosher restaurant), growing up in the Jewish Community, life during WWI, flu epidemic of 1918, antisemitism, life and business in Brush, CO.

Dates: 1999 March 11
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 6

Oral History Interview with Beatrice Sanders, 1983 June 11

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Identifier: B098.01.0005.00111
Abstract

Interview covers Beatrice “Bee” and Gilbert Sanders, their family, Temple Aaron and the Jewish Community in Trinidad.

Dates: 1983 June 11
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 5

Oral History Interview with Ben Gvirtz, 1981 November 4

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Identifier: B098.01.0004.00076
Abstract

Ben Gvirtz is interviewed about growing up in Colorado and his parents, moving around for work a bit and then settling back down in Fort Collins starting a hay business, later commercial real estate.

Dates: 1981 November 4
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 4

Oral History Interview with Bernice Bassow, 1978 November 2

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Identifier: B098.14.0011.00003
Abstract

Interview covers Bernice's family background, biographical information, Jewish community life in Denver, functions of the women's division of Rose, gift shop and snack bar.

Dates: 1978 November 2
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Rose Medical Center / Box 11

Oral History Interview with Bertha Meltzer Wine, 1980 February 20

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Identifier: B098.04.0008.00027
Abstract Topics covered: Family background in Austria, father was a Rabbi, 9 children, 3 sons all became rabbis; fleeing Austria after Hitler took power, end of family in Europe; memories of life in Austria, came to America in 1910, first in family to come, came to New York first for 3 years, missed the mountains and came to Denver; became a sewing teacher at a factory, efforts in Denver to unionize, always working in a clothing factory, move to ready to wear made it harder to make a good living;...
Dates: 1980 February 20
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Beth Israel Residents / Box 8

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