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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 Rebecca Rich, 1982 September 7

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Identifier: B098.01.0004.00099
Abstract

Interview covers her early life in Denver beginning in 1907; immigration, fathers salvage and auto business.

Dates: 1982 September 7

Oral History Interview with Rebecca Stein, 1973 September

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Identifier: B098.01.0007.00163
Abstract

Grew up with with her grandmother and aunt in a small town in Russia, antisemitism in the town, process of getting to America, working in a factory in New York City at 14 sewing ladies waists, later making house dresses and then a pattern maker. Came to Colorado because her mother was here. Married another Russian immigrant who peddled goods by wagon in mining towns. Moved to Texas when husband became an oil worker and had problems adjusting without other Jewish families in Texas towns.

Dates: 1973 September

Oral history interview with Rev. Yvette Flunder, 1999 May 25, 2003

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Identifier: M450.05.00005
Abstract The granddaughter of a Pentecostal pastor, Rev. Flunder recounts the experiences of her early years in San Francisco, and discusses the role music played in her childhood. She discusses the meaning of spirituals to early African American slaves, and recounts how these slaves brought their music and culture with them from Africa. She also discusses the role of spirituals in the lives of African Americans today. Rev. Flunder describes her doctoral work and the dissertation she completed at San...
Dates: 1999 May 25; Issued: 2003

Oral History Interview with Richard Bluestein, 1978 May 11

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Identifier: B098.12.0010.00007
Abstract

Covers a bit of his experience before coming to National Jewish Hospital- lawyer in Cincinnati, Anti-Defamation League during WWII, contributions he helped make to NJH, growth and development of NJH over his time there as CEO (1962-1982); NJH mergers, development, fundraising and research.

Dates: 1978 May 11

Oral History Interview with Robert Aaron, 1978 August 23

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Identifier: B098.09.0009.00002
Abstract

Topics covered: Work with Jewish Family and Children’s Services, time as president, primary functions of the organization, relationship b/w JFCS with other Jewish organizations and non-Jewish organizations.

Dates: 1978 August 23

Oral History Interview with Robert and Dorothy Jackson, 1984 September 22, 2006

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Identifier: BHS-SCA-008
Abstract

Robert Adison Jackson went to West Minister College and then graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1919 as a geologist. He came to Pueblo, Colorado in 1923 and was licenced as an engineer in 1928. Jackson worked in Walsenburg, Colorado for five or six years and then went to the CF&I Denver office in 1936. In 1946 he moved to Arkansas until 1961. Jackson retired in 1964.

Dates: 1984 September 22; Digitization: 2006

Oral History Interview with Robert and Katharine Sapiro, 1977 August 7

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Identifier: B098.01.0001.00014
Abstract

Robert Sapiro discusses his father's and his own life in Denver in the early 1900s, including their experiences in the grocery business and the cattle business. His wife, Katharine, talks about growing up in Denver in the early 1900s.

Dates: 1977 August 7

Oral History Interview with Robert Jackson, 1984 July 18, 2006

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Identifier: BHS-SCA-007
Abstract

Robert Adison Jackson went to West Minister College and then graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1919 as a geologist. He came to Pueblo, Colorado in 1923 and was licenced as an engineer in 1928. Jackson worked in Walsenburg, Colorado for five or six years and then went to the CF & I Denver office in 1936. In 1946 he moved to Arkansas until 1961. Jackson retired in 1964.

Dates: 1984 July 18; Digitization: 2006

Oral History Interview with Robert Loup: Allied Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Center, 1979 August 14

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Identifier: B098.02.0007.00006
Abstract

Topics covered: Brief background and personal life, joined Federation board in 1971, positions with Federation and particularly the Campaign of 1974, president of Federation, women's division, Jewish education and Russian Resettlement. Jewish Community Center topics: Loup's involvement, history of the center and his JCC presidency.

Dates: 1979 August 14