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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 Israel Toltz, 1982 January 19

 Item
Identifier: B098.01.0004.00087
Abstract

"Israel Toltz discusses the arrival of his family in Montrose, Colo., as well as Jewish businesses in Montrose. He recounts moving to Denver, Colo. in 1913. He also talks about Jewish families in small towns, life on the West Side of Denver, and his personal history. Israel Toltz married Frieda Radetsky (1906-1978) and they raised two children: Warren and Roberta."

Dates: 1982 January 19

Oral History Interview with J. Harold Saks, 1977 June 6

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Identifier: B098.01.0001.00009
Abstract J. Harold Saks was the first director of the Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Regional Office, and in this oral history he discusses the Jewish community in Colorado, primarily focusing on the 1920s through the 1940s. He describes anti-Semitism in Colorado during this period, and he details the activities of Jewish organizations and religious leaders, including the formation of the Mountain States chapter of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). In addition, Saks talks about the...
Dates: 1977 June 6

Oral History Interview with Jack and Margot Goldman, 1981 August 24

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Identifier: B098.13.0010.00010
Abstract

Interview covers briefly Jack and Margot's background, both originally from Germany (Margot escaped in 1939, Jack not until after the War in 1946), early members of the congregation, adult education, school programming and youth group at the synagogue.

Dates: 1981 August 24

Oral History Interview with Jack Weil, 1986 April 1

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Identifier: B098.01.0006.00134
Abstract

Topics covered- Jack Weil came to Denver in 1928 as a garter salesman. Business enterprises, store ownership and in particular selling Western wear, he was the CEO and founder of Rockmount Ranch Wear. Talks a little bit about prejudice.

Dates: 1986 April 1

Oral History Interview with Jacob Hayutin, 1976 December 6

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Identifier: B098.01.0002.00040
Abstract

Jacob Hayutin talks about early Denver, Colo. and "West Side" families, including the Hayutins. He chronicles the family's arrival in the United States, and also talks about businesses in Denver. He is imterviewed by his niece Mrs. Peryle Hayutin Beck.

Dates: 1976 December 6

Oral History Interview with Jacob Seewald, 1982 March 10

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Identifier: B098.16.0012.00015
Abstract

Interview describes pre-war life, Poland’s reaction to the rise of Nazism, people being rounded up for forced labor camps- airplane factory, logging. Experiences in camps in Germany, mental conditions and cruelty. Adjusting to life in America.

Dates: 1982 March 10

Oral History Interview with Jacqueline Goodstein Friedman, 1980 July 14

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Identifier: B098.01.0003.00060
Abstract

Talks about growing up on Denver's East Side, the Goodstein family, Goodstein's Delicatessen and Rev. Black.

Dates: 1980 July 14

Oral history interview with Jacqueline Hairston, 1999 May 24, 2003

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Identifier: M450.05.00006
Abstract Jacqueline Hairston recounts her early experiences with music, beginning with piano lessons at 8, and her appointment as the church music director at 12. She discusses her entree into and early days of arranging spirituals for renowned vocalists such as Leontyne Price and Kathleen Battle, and how she established her reputation as a solo spiritual arranger. She talks about how the concertizing of spirituals has expanded their audience and acceptability, and how this acceptability contributes...
Dates: 1999 May 24; Issued: 2003

Oral History Interview with James B. Radetsky, March 21, 1978

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Identifier: B416.02.00001
Abstract

46 minute oral history interview from March 21, 1978 about James Radetsky's time in Colorado General Assembly. It was the first interview of an oral history project about the Colorado General Assembly. Transcript of interview in collection file.

Dates: March 21, 1978

Oral History Interview with James G. Wark, 1985 June 11, 2006

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Identifier: BHS-SCA-003
Abstract

James G. Wark started in the CF&I mining department in 1958 and became a manager of mines on January 1, 1980. Wark then became the head of Evergreen Resources, a subsidiary of CF&I,which sold off chunks of CF&I property in the 1970s.

Dates: 1985 June 11; Digitization: 2006