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Oral histories

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 577 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Dr. Edmund Cohen, 1982 July 22

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0004.00097
Abstract "Dr. Edmond Cohen recounts the life of his grandfather, Samuel Cohen, of Fairplay, Colo. Sam was a Jewish immigrant who had arrived in the United States from England in 1870, originally migrating from Eastern Europe in 1867. He provides background on his family including his father, Joseph, his aunts and uncles, his brother, his wife Helen (née Grauman), and their daughter and grandchildren. He also recalls the time he spent in the service during World War II. Edmond Cohen was...
Dates: 1982 July 22

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

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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 Dr. Myron Wilkoff, 1981 July 6

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Identifier: B098.13.0010.00002
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1981 July 6

Oral History Interview with Dr. R. Vickery, 1986

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Identifier: M054.01.0002.00020
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1986

Oral History Interview with Dr. Sol Bassow, 1978 November 2

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Identifier: B098.14.0011.00004
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1978 November 2

Oral History interview with Drs. Robert and Alberta Shattuck, 1986

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Identifier: M054.01.0002.00013
Abstract Dr. Robert Shattuck and his wife, Dr. Alberta Shattuck share their memories of growing up in the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, providing details about the neighborhood. Robert Shattuck discusses transportation, including the tramway line and the C and S Railroad, working at the Diamond Joe Ranch as a field hand, and his classes and teachers at the University Park Elementary School. He shares an anecdote about his uncle, Herbert A. Howe, Professor of Astronomy at the University of...
Dates: 1986

Oral History Interview with Duddie Fox, 1979 November 15

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Identifier: B098.02.0007.00007
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1979 November 15

Oral History Interview with Edna Zivin, 1982 December 16

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Identifier: B098.01.0005.00104
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1982 December 16

Oral History Interview with Edward Hirschfeld, 1980 June 2

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Identifier: B098.03.0007.00005
Abstract

Topics covered: Beth Israel hospital and his ties to other community organizations. Brief personal history.

Dates: 1980 June 2

Oral History Interview with Edward Hirshfeld, 1980 June 2

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Identifier: B098.02.0007.00011
Abstract

Topics covered: Brief personal history, talks about his father, experiences as chairman and president of Federation, involvement in other organizations as well

Dates: 1980 June 2