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Colorado

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 60871 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Veta Schairer, 1986

 Item
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

Oral History Interview with Walt Wendelin, 1986

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Identifier: M054.01.0002.00021
Abstract

Walt Wendelin relates general information about the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, including transportation systems, businesses, churches and schools in the neighborhood. Wendelin also discusses the fact that the homes on his block were built in 1950 for servicemen returning from World War II, and he gives details on the prices and loan terms of these homes.

Dates: 1986

Oral History Interview with Wolfe Karsh, 1977 March 1

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Identifier: B098.01.0001.00008
Abstract

Wolfe Karsh discusses his family's emigration from Poland to Denver, Colorado when he was three years old. He describes Jewish life in Denver in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the Jewish religious community in the early 20th century. He talks about Shul Baer Milstein and the Hebrew Educational Alliance. He also discusses his interest in singing, his various jobs in Denver, his experience in the U.S. Navy, and his experience as a farmer and cattle rancher.

Dates: 1977 March 1

Oral History Interview with Wolfe Karsh, 1977 March 1

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Identifier: B089.01.0001.00008
Abstract

Wolfe Karsh discusses his family's emigration from Poland to Denver, Colorado when he was three years old. He describes Jewish life in Denver in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the Jewish religious community in the early 20th century. He also discusses his interest in singing, his various jobs in Denver, his experience in the U.S. Navy, and his experience as a farmer and cattle rancher.

Dates: 1977 March 1

Oratorical Association, 1914

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Identifier: U201.01.0411.00015
Abstract

The 1914 University of Denver Oratorical Association poses for a group portrait.

Dates: 1914

Orchestra, 1984 April 10

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00004
Abstract

Contact sheet, negatives of orchestra practice at University of Denver on 4/10/1984.

Dates: 1984 April 10

Orchestra, 1984 April 10

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00004.00001
Abstract

A musical director with upraised hand instructs orchestra students at the University of Denver on 4/10/1984.

Dates: 1984 April 10

Ordassy, Carlottie

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Identifier: M123.03.0058.0015
Abstract

Photographs of Carlottie Ordassy, a performer with the Central City Opera

Dates: 1930-1969

Ore House at Saltiel's Mine, between 1870-1900

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Identifier: B321.03.0001.0012.00001
Abstract

Three unidentified miners pose at the Saltiel Mine's ore house in Cotopaxi, Colorado.

Dates: between 1870-1900

Org. - 1864 Club, 1981

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Identifier: U201.01.0090.0038
Abstract

Black and white negatives and contact sheet relating to the 1864 Club at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1981