University of Denver

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This box contains yearbooks related to Leslie Miller, Eileen Miller, and Florence Creamer Miller. Yearbooks are from University of Denver, Colorado State College (Colorado A&M), East High School, North High School, and Gove Junior High School. Additionally, there are two books: The Voice of the Prophets by Rabbi C.E. Hillel Kauvar (with an inscription), and Adam to Daniel, edited by Gaalyahu Cornfeld. Both books appear to have been rebound, or have special covers.

Abstract David Speken was born on the 28th of July, 1908 to Ralph and Tillie Speken. David played football for the University of Denver from 1927-1930, except for 1929 for which there is no record of his playing. His statistics show him to be an excellent player--regularly leading the team in game and season metrics. Anecdotally, it is said that Hilltop stadium was referred to as, "The House/Stadium that Spek Built," due to the number of fans who came to see him play. David Speken died on the 10th of...

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This series contains four oral histories from several members of Benjamin Blumberg's family.

Abstract Lillian "Lilly" Ann Blumberg (born Ginsborg) is an alumna of the University of Denver. She tells the story of her life with a focus on conflicts within the family and at work, along with the challenge of financing her education in dentistry which she was unable to finish. Eventually she breaks free of family conflict by finding a new career as a dental hygenist at an Air Force base in San Antonio, Texas. Her husband, Reuben Mort Blumberg is Ben Blumberg's eldest brother. The interview was...

Abstract

This series contains yearbooks related to Leslie Miller, Eileen Miller, and Florence Creamer Miller. Yearbooks are from University of Denver, Colorado State College (Colorado A&M), East High School, North High School, and Gove Junior High School. There are two books: The Voice of the Prophets by Rabbi C.E. Hillel Kauvar (with an inscription), and Adam to Daniel, edited by Gaalyahu Cornfeld. Both books appear to have been rebound, or have special covers.