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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 Henry Frankel, 1977 December 30

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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 Henry Goldsmith, 1981 April 18

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Identifier: B098.16.0011.00001
Abstract

Henry Goldsmith discusses work with partisans, life during the war. getting cought by the Gestapo multiple times and escaping.

Dates: 1981 April 18

Oral History Interview with Henry "Hank" Robinson, 2007 November 15

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Identifier: B098.01.0007.00166
Abstract

Topics covered: Immigration of Robinson family to Denver, childhood on Denver's west side, his work with the Merchant Marines in WWII, owning Argonaut Liquor.

Dates: 2007 November 15

Oral History Interview with Henry Lowenstein, 2011 February 5-20

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Identifier: B333.07.0001.0007.00002
Abstract

An unedited video interview with Henry Lowenstein on three DVDs. A fourth DVD holds the MP4 copies of the interview.

Dates: 2011 February 5-20

Oral History Interview with Henry Michael, 1982 March 15

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Identifier: B098.01.0004.00091
Abstract "Henry Michael shares his early recollections of growing up in Denver in the early years of the 19th century. He also provides a portrayal of his grandfather, Louis Anfenger, and some of his accomplishments as one of the Jewish communal leaders in Denver, as well as his memories of the elder Anfenger’s house at 2900 Champa Street in the Curtis Park neighborhood. With clarity, Henry relates dates and addresses of the various places where he lived in Denver, and describes some of the...
Dates: 1982 March 15

Oral History Interview with Henry "Ruby" Rubenstein, 1979 April 2

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Identifier: B098.01.0002.00043
Abstract

Interview covers Henry (aka Ruby) Rubenstein's arrival in Denver from Russia by himself at the age of 14. He was also a patient at JCRS and later an employee. He talks about his memories of Dr. Charles Spivak, patients, living and working at JCRS and JCRS events.

Dates: 1979 April 2

Oral History Interview with Herman and Nancy Markowitz, 1979 May 28

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Identifier: B098.07.0008.00001
Abstract

Topics covered: Early life, coming to Denver in 1958 to be the director of the JCC, there while new building was being built, left for Oakland in 1962 and returned to Denver on 1965, JCC Ranch summer camp, Center programs, Denver Jewish community, relationship with other organizations: National Council of Jewish Women, National Jewish Health, B'nai B'rith.

Dates: 1979 May 28

Oral History Interview with Herman Speken, 1978 June 17

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Identifier: B098.01.0004.00080
Abstract

Herman talks about his family background in Russia, father coming to Pueblo looking for work in the steel industry and life in Pueblo.

Dates: 1978 June 17

Oral History Interview with Hyman Bush, 1978 August 25

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Identifier: B098.04.0007.00003
Abstract

Topics include: Family coming from Russia to Des Moines, Iowa through Elis Island, father worked in dairy in Russia and was a peddler in US, father didn't want to serve in Russian army, lived in Chicago, work life, son had jewelry business in Denver.

Dates: 1978 August 25

Oral History Interview with Hyman Wright, 2002 October 16

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Identifier: B098.01.0007.00165
Abstract

Topics covered: Parents Russian immigrants came to New York, Hymie grew up in New York, went to school there but ended up in Denver looking for work, Married Hungarian immigrant Frida Eisen in Denver, changed his name from Rytsis to Wright when he got married (a few uncles had already changed to that name), drafted in WWII, lived and worked rest of life in Denver.

Dates: 2002 October 16