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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 Mary Jacobs, 1978 April 14

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Identifier: B098.11.0010.00007
Abstract

Mary begins with a brief history of growing up in Denver and then talks about her work with the NCJW; started with Junior Council, President of Council 1954-55, council activities, membership and philosophy.

Dates: 1978 April 14

Oral History Interview with Max Grimes, 1976 September 20

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Identifier: B098.01.0001.00001
Abstract "Max Grimes recounts life in Denver, Colorado, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He discusses the immigration of his ancestors from Russia and Poland to Denver and his father's various attempts to make a living in Denver and Salt Lake City, Utah. Grimes details his boyhood, pastimes, and education in Denver while also discussing numerous Jewish families and businesses in the city in the early 20th century. He also recounts his first and second marriages, his brief time studying...
Dates: 1976 September 20

Oral History Interview with Max Grimes, 1976 September 20

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Identifier: B098.01.0001.00006
Abstract "Max Grimes recounts life in Denver, Colorado, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He discusses the immigration of his ancestors from Russia and Poland to Denver and his father's various attempts to make a living in Denver and Salt Lake City, Utah. Grimes details his boyhood, pastimes, and education in Denver while also discussing numerous Jewish families and businesses in the city in the early 20th century. He recounts his first and second marriages, his brief time studying at...
Dates: 1976 September 20

Oral History Interview with Max M. Pomeranz, 1980 May 2

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Identifier: B098.07.0009.00009
Abstract

Topics covered: Born in Poland, immigrated to US in 1920, first Lamar, CO then Pueblo to be closer to other Jews, came to Denver in 1930; Denver’s West Side and Hebrew Educational Alliance Synagogue activity; first member of JCC, then treasurer and president, growth of Center, camp, talks of other leaders of Center; active in other community groups.

Dates: 1980 May 2

Oral History Interview with Max P. Cowan, 1978 August 7

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Identifier: B098.01.0001.00016
Abstract

Max P. Cowan describes his early life in West Denver, including synagogues and rabbis, life in cattle dealing and ranching in Colorado later in his life.

Dates: 1978 August 7

Oral History Interview with Mayme Schoenwald, 1978 September 28

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Identifier: B098.12.0010.00006
Abstract

Topics covered included teaching at national Jewish Hospital for first twenty years and then moved into training nurses, librarian at NJH, after retirement she came back to run the volunteer program as a volunteer herself.

Dates: 1978 September 28

Oral History Interview with Melba Kirsch, 1978 May 26

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Identifier: B098.11.0010.00009
Abstract

Growing up in Denver on the West Side, taught school and Sunday School; started working with council in early 1960s, VP and then President, activities of the Council and many volunteer efforts through later life.

Dates: 1978 May 26

Oral History Interview with Michael J. Baum, Jr., 1979 November 15

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Identifier: B098.08.0009.00003
Abstract

Topics covered: Baum’s background, social work; history of his involvement with JCRS, change from TB center to a cancer research center, time on board and as president. Second half of interview discusses the Allied Jewish Federation, housing project.

Dates: 1979 November 15

Oral History Interview with Mike Livoda, 1968 November 8, 2006

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Identifier: BHS-SCA-011
Abstract

Mike Livoda came to the United states from Yugoslavia in 1904 when he was sixteen. He worked in a Montana coal mine in 1907, and then came to Denver, Colorado in 1910 as a union man. Livoda worked in Denver until 1912, when he began organizing miners in Walsenburg, as a part of the United Mine Workers of America. He was severely beat up in Ravenwood, Colorado, three miles out of Walsenburg, for his union role.

Dates: 1968 November 8; Digitization: 2006

Oral History Interview with Mildred Sweet, 1981 July 16

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Identifier: B098.01.0003.00065
Abstract "Mildred (nee Lewin) Sweet discusses her parents’ early days in Colorado, first in Leadville, then Salida, and finally Denver. She describes the many ventures that her father was involved in while in Denver, for example, the liquor store business and his many ventures in the amusement park business in western Denver, including Lakeside Amusement Park. She relates memories of her childhood and growing up in the privileged lifestyle that her father created for his family. She recounts her...
Dates: 1981 July 16