Colorado
Found in 61047 Collections and/or Records:
Oral History Interview with Ralph Atkinson, 1986
Ralph Atkinson discusses what the University Park area of Denver, Colorado was like when he moved into his house in 1952, including the extent of housing development and the number of commercial businesses in the area.
Oral History Interview with Robert Bates, 2000 November 10
Oral History Interview with Royce Forsyth, 1986
Oral History Interview with Sam Boscoe, 1978 April 2-16
Oral History Interview with Thelma Kauffman, 1986
Thelma Kauffman shares her memories of the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, including the professions of the residents in the area, local schools, and local churches. She also provides a brief history of Chamberlin Observatory and the house that was built for Herbert Alonzo Howe, the University of Denver astronomy professor and dean who founded the observatory.
Oral History Interview with Theresa and Elizabeth Taylor, 1986
Theresa Taylor and her daughter, Elizabeth Taylor, recount details about the University Park neighborhood including local churches, the proximity of schools and recreational facilities for children, and the diverse ethnicity of the individuals who live in the area.
Oral History Interview with Veta Schairer, 1986
Oral History Interview with Walt Wendelin, 1986
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.
Oral History Interview with Wolfe Karsh, 1977 March 1
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.
Oral History Interview with Wolfe Karsh, 1977 March 1
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.