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Denver (Colo.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 55520 Collections and/or Records:

Wool Prayer Shawl

 Item
Identifier: B002.16.0315.00003
Abstract

A prayer shawl (tallis - Ashkenazic pronunciation, tallit - Sephardic pronunciation) made from a light-weight wool with ivory silk and black cotton or wool woven stripes. The sides have tzitzit (fringe). All four corners have a 3 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in.square of silk jacquard with a hole in the center from which the tzizit hang. There is an embroidered strip on the garment.

Dates: early-mid 20th century

Workers in an Unknown Business, between 1970-1990

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Identifier: B230.02.0014.00053
Abstract

Workers at an unknown business. The business appears to be related to publishing or bookbinding. The slide was used as part of the ''To Breathe Free'' slide show presented by RMJHS.

Dates: between 1970-1990

Workshop of Jewish Family and Children's Service, 1967

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Identifier: B063.04.0012.00023
Abstract

Mayor Currigan and John Kamlet at a Workshop of Jewish Family and Children's Services in Denver, Colorado. Tillye Levy and a representative of the United Way can be seen in the background.

Dates: 1967

Workshops, Presentations, and Summaries 1996 - 2004, 1996 October 24-2004 October 6

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Identifier: U109.04.0013.0006
Abstract

This folder contains a variety of documentation for workshops and presentations held at the Women's College.

Dates: 1996 October 24-2004 October 6

Workshops, Presentations, and Summaries - Supporting Documentation 1995 - 2004, 1996 March 29-2004 November 5

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Identifier: U109.04.0013.0005
Abstract

This folder contains supporting documentation for an assortment of workshops, presentations, and seminars.

Dates: 1996 March 29-2004 November 5

"World Citizens for a World Community", 1947 August 22

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Identifier: U138.0001.0043.00005
Abstract

Text of the commencement address "World Citizens for a World Community" by Franklin D. Cogswell, delivered at the University of Denver, 22 August, 1947.

Dates: 1947 August 22

World War I, 1918

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Identifier: U201.01.0120.0033
Abstract

Images related to World War I training at the University of Denver: 16 black and white prints, including Chancellor David Shaw Duncan, Granville Johnson, Earl Engle, and Reuben Borgeson at an ROTC parade; ROTC cadets in training drills; ROTC cadets on parade; and group portraits of ROTC cadets. 1 medium format black and white negative.

Dates: 1918

World War I Bible with Notations, 1918-1919

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Identifier: B255.01.0001.0003.00001
Abstract

Readings from the Holy Scriptures for Jewish Soldiers and Sailors with diary entries on the inside cover pages. Sidney Israelski was an American soldier in the First Corps Artillery Park, Truck Unit Two, Third Army Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces. The entries begin with his enlistment on January 15, 1918 and ends with Beaufort, Luxembourg on December 1, 1918. ''Compliments of Jewish Welfare Board'' and handwritten around ''Jewish'' is ''Truck Co. #2 - 1st C.A.P.''

Dates: 1918-1919

World War I Dog Tags

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Identifier: B255.02.0001.0001.00003
Abstract

The two World War I dog tags are circular and have a hole at the top. "Sidney Israelske, Cpl." is engraved on the front sides of the dog tags. "Sgt." has been scratched on the front of both tags. The number 1877169 is engraved on the back sides of the tags. The initial "1" is upside down on one of the tags. Sidney Israelski was in the United States Army during World War I.

Dates: 1920-1930

World War I Portrait of Dr. Charles Spivak, between 1914-1925

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00018
Abstract

Dr. Charles D. Spivak in his military uniform. Dr. Spivak took a leave of absence from the JCRS to serve as a special U.S. medical commissioner in war-torn Europe. He was officially a representative of the Jewish Distribution Committee to provide relief to Jewish refugees.

Dates: between 1914-1925