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Oral histories

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Box 2, 2000-2003, 2016

 File — Box B384.03.0002: Series B384.03 [Barcode: U186023258850]
Identifier: B384.03.0002
Abstract Audiovisual material about Rose Community Foundation including (27) VHS tapes and (1) DVD "The Past as Prologue." The VHS tapes include interviews with Don Kortz, Jess Kortz, Alan Laff, IJ Shore, Lucky Shore, Dick Robinson, Phil Figa, Paula Herzmark, Kathy Starostka, Sister Lydia Pena, Stephen Kurtz, Lereen Costellano, Steven Farber, Steven Shogan, Daniel Bennet, Pat Bloomenthal, Lisa Robinson, Marguerite Johnson, Sheila Bugdanowitz, Bob Silverburg, and Anne Ciner. Footage of JCC lunchroom,...
Dates: 2000-2003; 2016

Box 3, 2000

 File — Box B384.03.0003: Series B384.03 [Barcode: U186023258868]
Identifier: B384.03.0003
Abstract

Audio visual material on Rose Medical Center on (28) Betamax tapes containing footage of four Rose seminars and interviews with Don Kortz, Alan Laff, IJ Shore, Lucky Shore, and Fred Davine. Fourteen tapes not labeled with names but do have the same inventory numbers as the videos cassette tapes in Box 8 so they are possibly the originals those VHS tapes were made from.

Dates: 2000

Oral History Interview with Dr. Herman Laff, 1978 September 27

 Item
Identifier: B098.14.0011.00002
Abstract

Interview covers some brief biographical information (Russian born, immigrated to Denver at age 5), East vs. West tension, need for Jewish hospital on the East Side, growing pains of the hospital, 1974 board gave him Humanitarian Award.

Dates: 1978 September 27

Oral History Interview with Henry Frankel, 1977 December 30

 Item
Identifier: B098.02.0007.00005
Abstract

Topics covered: Brief history of Mrs. Frankle, history of the Federation, fundraising goals, primary functions, WWII, fund raising, serving on the board, Community Chest (now United Way), president of Allied, Frankel's family background, other Jewish communities, Jewish culture and community in Denver.

Dates: 1977 December 30

Oral History Interview with Joseph Mosko, 1979 December 27

 Item
Identifier: B098.02.0007.00008
Abstract

Topics covered: Allied Jewish Federation and involvement in several other Jewish organizations (see agents), brief background, Denver Jewish community, experiences at University of Denver, War effort at home.

Dates: 1979 December 27

Oral History Interview with Moe Katz, 1978 November 16

 Item
Identifier: B098.02.0007.00003
Abstract

Topics covered: Briefly covers Mo's personal life, growing up in Colorado, education and business- Chemical Sales Company. Began working with Allied in 1948, 1956 became president, talks about presidency and events during that time, Nat Rosenberg, charitable organizations.

Dates: 1978 November 16

Oral History Interview with Nathan Rosenberg, 1978 November 22

 Item
Identifier: B098.02.0007.00001
Abstract

Topics include: Nathan Rosenberg's background and education, professional career, the Depression, WWII, working with AJF after the war. Nature of Denver community and their response, Jewish Youth Council, Hadassah, Anti-Defamation League, Rose Hospital, Community Center. Developing Young Leadership Institutes and trips to Israel, established Hillel House at DU and CU, Beth Israel Hospital and elderly Jews, issues in the Jewish community.

Dates: 1978 November 22

Oral History Interview with Nathan Rosenberg (continued), 1978 November 22

 Item
Identifier: B098.02.0007.00002
Abstract

Topics include: Nathan Rosenberg's background and education, professional career, the Depression, WWII, working with AJF after the war. Nature of Denver community and their response, Jewish Youth Council, Hadassah, Anti-Defamation League, Rose Hospital, Community Center. Developing Young Leadership Institutes and trips to Israel, established Hillel House at DU and CU, Beth Israel Hospital and elderly Jews, issues in the Jewish community.

Dates: 1978 November 22

Oral History Interview with Saralee Pollock Shaper, 1978 June 13

 Item
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