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Denver (Colo.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 55526 Collections and/or Records:

Jerry McCarthy for Colorado Reflections, 1983

 Item
Identifier: couda-mccarthy
Abstract

Jerry McCarthy recalls his times in Denver and Greeley, including his memories of the snow storm of 1913, the Great Depression, and his 26 years at the Denver Fire Department.

Dates: 1983

Jerry Rumley Oral History, 2009

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Identifier: D009.08.0004.00014

Jess and Rose Kortz, between 1950-1980

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00088
Abstract

Jess and Rose Kortz pose together at a formal event.

Dates: between 1950-1980

Jess Kortz, 1925

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Identifier: B063.08.0064.00027
Abstract

Studio portrait of Jess Kortz on his wedding day to Rose Dachman Kortz wearing a tuxedo.

Dates: 1925

Jesse H. Newlon, between 1917-1920

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Identifier: U201.03.0011.0051.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of headshot of Jesse Homer Newlon as Superintendent of the Lincoln (Nebr.) Public Schools, who later became Superintendent of Denver Public Schools.

Dates: between 1917-1920

Jesse H. Newlon Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M013
Abstract Jesse H. Newlon (1882-1941) served as Superintendent of the Denver Public Schools from 1920 to 1927. During his tenure, Denver became nationally known for its innovations in public education. While Superintendent of the Denver Public Schools, Newlon oversaw the building of fifteen schools, created a program for curriculum revision in which classroom teachers were the key participants, and gained consensus for a single salary schedule for teachers, regardless of whether they taught in...
Dates: 1916-1941

Jesse Kortz , April 23, 1952 - August 4, 1989

 File
Identifier: B111.06.0006.0008
Abstract

Jesse Kortz was owner of twelve (12) Kortz and Lee jewelry stores across Colorado, owner of some banks, and fundraiser for General Rose Hospital, Beth Israel hospital and home for the aged, and a number of other organizations. He was a trustee of General Rose Hospital.

Dates: April 23, 1952 - August 4, 1989

Jesse Shwayder Formal Portrait, circa 1929

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Identifier: B063.08.0031.0004.00001
Abstract

Formal portrait of Jesse Shwayder standing with his hands in his pockets. In the early 1900s, Jesse Shwayder opened a small luggage factor in Denver with his father, Isaac, and brothers Mark, Maurice, Benjamin, and Solomon. Together they turned it into one of the largest luggage producers in America, the Samsonite Corporation.

Dates: circa 1929

Jesse Shwayder with Golden Rule Marbles, between 1960-1970

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Identifier: B063.01.0001.00015
Abstract

Jesse Shwayder sits at a desk with a set of Golden Rule Marbles. These marbles were often given away to employees of the Samsonite Corporation, as well as visitors to remind them of the Golden Rule.

Dates: between 1960-1970