Oral histories
Found in 568 Collections and/or Records:
Oral History Interview with Dr. Edmond Cohen, 1978 September 2
Interview covers how he heard of the hospital while still serving overseas during WWII, all initial doctors had served; hospital for Jewish doctors, fundraising and planning for the hospital, served as president from 1961-1962. Also covers some biographical information and schooling.
Oral History Interview with Dr. Edmund Cohen, 1982 July 22
Oral History Interview with Dr. Herman Laff, 1978 September 27
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.
Oral History Interview with Dr. Myron Wilkoff, 1981 July 6
Interview covers Dr. Myron Wilkoff and his wife Freida deciding to leave BMH, Myron was the first president and one of the 10 founders of Rodef Shalom; the congregation was founded in Myron and Freida's home in 1953. Covers the beginnings of the congregation, why and how it came into being, time as the first president.
Oral History Interview with Dr. R. Vickery, 1986
Dr. Richard Vickery, senior pastor at the University Park United Methodist Church, discusses the University Park area of Denver, Colorado including the changing demographics of the neighborhood and the University of Denver. Vickery also gives a brief history of the University Park United Methodist Church and talks about the community groups that meet at the church, including bridge clubs, Al-Anon and Big Brothers.
Oral History Interview with Dr. Sol Bassow, 1978 November 2
Interview covers some brief biographical information (Russian born, immigrated to Denver in 1922), beginnings of the hospital, 10 doctors involved in the founding, function of the Board, opening of the hospital, relationship with community and how it was planned and began.
Oral History interview with Drs. Robert and Alberta Shattuck, 1986
Oral History Interview with Duddie Fox, 1979 November 15
Topics covered: Fox's involvement with Federation and it's beginnings, Sylvia Tucker, women in Federation, educating others about Zionism, memories of her husband, family and Sylvia Tucker, discussion on minutes.
Oral History Interview with Edna Zivin, 1982 December 16
Begins talking about how father came to Philadelphia from Russia, then to Denver in 1901 and worked as a tailor. Mother came as a governess from Poland. Father a unionist and mother a suffragette. Yiddish speaking home, went to East high, talks about work life, marriage, children and financial hardships.
Oral History Interview with Edward Hirschfeld, 1980 June 2
Topics covered: Beth Israel hospital and his ties to other community organizations. Brief personal history.