Oral histories
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Oral History Interview with Dorothy and Ernest Cassel, 1981 July 24
Item
Identifier: B098.13.0010.00008
Abstract
Interview covers Ernest fleeing Germany in 1939 for Shanghai, eventually coming to the US in 1949; focus is on founding of Rodef Shalom and history since; separating from BMH.
Dates:
1981 July 24
Oral History Interview with Jennie Goldberg, 1982 March 10
Item
Identifier: B098.01.0004.00089
Abstract
Major subjects covered in the interview include family immigrating to Denver form Poland, fathers’ grocery business, growing up in a Jewish family, schooling, charity work and religious life. Also talks about Rabbi Kauvar.
Dates:
1982 March 10
Oral History Interview with Leo Block, 1989 May 12
Item
Identifier: B098.01.0006.00140
Abstract
Topics covered: Family roots in Colorado, Denver, Leadville and Aspen. Father Nathan was born in Russia, came in 1890. Mother born in Leadville, father worked in mining until it fizzled out. Father was close with Rabbi Kauvar and BMH. Leo graduated from DU, editor of the Clarion. Established a professorship at University of Denver.
Dates:
1989 May 12