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Oral histories

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 577 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Thomas Fallbach, 2003 April 10

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Identifier: DCL2003.209
Abstract

Fallbach recalls his early years in the Coast Guard and learning how to deep sea dive, specifically his experiences attending the Navy's deep sea diving school in Washington, D.C. He highlights his assignments after school, including diving in the search of torpedoes in Chesapeake Bay, working on a ship that refueled aircraft carriers at sea, and his assignment as a member of the crew on the Nantucket Lightship, anchored off the coast of Nantucket Island.

Dates: 2003 April 10
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Douglas County Libraries

Oral history interview with Thomas Fallbach, 2002 November 27

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Identifier: DCL2002.093
Abstract Fallbach describes his experiences while living in Sedalia, Colo., including losing his home in a fire, and various experiences of being a member of the West Douglas Fire Dept. for 20 years. He also reminisces about growing up in suburban Chicago, and his early exposure to dog training while in high school. He recalls his training and experiences in diving while in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, including his firefighting training while assigned to the USS Klickitat refueling...
Dates: 2002 November 27
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Douglas County Libraries

Oral History Interview with Tillie Flaks, 1978 July 25

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Identifier: B098.01.0002.00035
Abstract Interview includes early life in Colorado, Jewish organizations, East High School, and her career as a court reporter.Tape 1, Side A Minute 0- Family history and migration Minute 68- Victor, Colorado days 1900-1912; nature of the Jewish community; Jewish-Gentile relations; the observances of Judaism, occupations of men, Jewish identification 209- Moving to Denver, residences, feelings about moving 243- Organizations: 245 BMH, 252 Hadassah, 331- Others Tape 2, Side B (begins at...
Dates: 1978 July 25
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 2

Oral History Interview with Tillye Levy, 1976 October 7

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Identifier: B098.01.0001.00003
Abstract "Tillye Levy, née Shulman, recounts her early childhood growing up in Central City, Colo. and later years in Denver, Colo. She describes her introduction to and continuing involvement in various Jewish charitable organizations in the Denver area.Born in Denver, Colo. in 1895, Mrs. (Sam) Levy grew up in Central City, Colo. where her father, Robert Shulman owned a clothing store and also the George Washington Mine. When she was a child, the family moved to Denver, Colo. after the...
Dates: 1976 October 7
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 1

Oral History Interview with Tillye Levy, 1978 May 15

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Identifier: B098.11.0009.00002
Abstract

Topics covered: Tillye’s work with the National Council of Jewish Women and her time on the National Board in 1940; council activities, resettlement of refugees, visiting hospitals and homes for children.

Dates: 1978 May 15
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / National Council of Jewish Women / Box 9

Oral History Interview with Tillye Levy, 1978 November 2

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Identifier: B098.09.0009.00003
Abstract

Topics covered: Interview focuses on the resettlement of refugees in the Denver area and nationally; need was especially heavy after WWII; adoption services and foster home program; resettling German Jews post WWII and the Russian Jewry later; surveys of Denver Jews.

Dates: 1978 November 2
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Jewish Family and Children's Service / Box 9

Oral History Interview with Tillye Levy: National Home For Jewish Children and Allied Jewish Federation Federation, 1978 September 18

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Identifier: B098.02.0007.00004
Abstract

Topics include: 1907 began volunteering at the National Home for Jewish Children on Sundays, later joined board in 1917, organization grew and built buildings, activities and leadership, how Federation got started, Nat Rosenberg, Women in the federation, fundraising, Israel tours, donors and effectiveness of the Federation.

Dates: 1978 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Allied Jewish Federation Project / Box 7

Oral history interview with Tom Butterfield, 2000 December 7

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Identifier: DCL2000.064
Abstract Tom Butterfield describes life in the rural Indian Park area southwest of Sedalia, Colo. during the mid-20th century. He recalls residing there originally with his aunt, and his recollections of attending the Indian Park School as a child (originally called the Brown School), and later high school in neighboring Castle Rock. He reminisces about the family's neighbors, and various area activities he remembers during that time, e.g. moonshining and sawmills. The interview then shifts focus as...
Dates: 2000 December 7
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Douglas County Libraries

Oral History Interview with Trinidad Oldtimers, 1979 July 1

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Identifier: B098.01.0003.00053
Abstract

History of Temple Aaron building and the organization, family histories of coming to Trinidad, Jewish community.

Dates: 1979 July 1
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 3

Oral History Interview with Veta Schairer, 1986

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Identifier: M054.01.0002.00012
Abstract Veta Schairer shares her memories about the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, including details about defunct businesses in the neighborhood including a grocery store at E. Evans Avenue and S. Milwaukee Street, as well as a convenience store at the elementary school. She confirms that the University Park neighborhood was well established and was populated by professionals when she moved to the area in 1955 or 1956. Schairer also discusses public transportation and the public and...
Dates: 1986
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M054, Barry Matchett University Park Oral History Collection / Oral History Tapes / Box 2

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