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National Council of Jewish Women. Denver Section

 Organization

Biography

The National Council of Jewish Women, Denver Section (NCJW) was a women's philanthropic organization founded by Carrie Benjamin in October 1893 to serve the Denver, Colorado Jewish community. Most of the early members were members of Temple Emanuel in Denver and were dedicated to social causes. Education was an early priority of the Denver Section and classes were held to serve Eastern European Jewish immigrants in the West Colfax area of Denver. The Council established a settlement house in West Denver for Jewish boys, worked with disabled children and initiated the Children's Traveling Theatre. During World War II, the Council was involved in the resettlement of Jewish refugees in Denver.

Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:

Accrual: National Council of Jewish Women, B094

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2024.040
Dates: 1958 - 2023

Blazing the Trail, Panel 1, 2001

 Item — Object B297.02.01.00028: Series B297.02 [Barcode: U186023282621]
Identifier: B297.02.01.00028
Abstract

One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." Panel titled "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers" features more hisotrical information, a large image of the national Council of Jewish Women’s picnic, the Anfenger family and Schayer family.

Dates: 2001

Box 7- Binders and Scrapbooks, 2006-2014

 File — Box B094.07.0007: Series B094.07 [Barcode: U186023282914]
Identifier: B094.07.0007
Abstract

Box contains five binders / scrapbooks of information about NCJW.

Dates: 2006-2014

Box 10 - Bylaws, Minutes, Certificate, 1990 - 2023

 File — Box B094.01.0010: Series B094.01; Series B094.02; Series B094.03; Series B094.05; Series B094.06; Series B094.07 [Barcode: U186023306310]
Identifier: B094.01.0010
Abstract

Box contains three file folders from this series which include File folder one: Denver section bylaws and mission statements from 2008-2023; File folder two: Denver section meeting minutes and agendas from 1990-2023; and file folder three: Commendations certificate to NCJW from the Colorado House of Representatives.

Dates: 1990 - 2023

Box 10 - Clippings and Photos, 1958 - 2020

 File — Box B094.01.0010: Series B094.01; Series B094.02; Series B094.03; Series B094.05; Series B094.06; Series B094.07 [Barcode: U186023306310]
Identifier: B094.07.0010
Abstract

Box contains three file folders (FF) from this series, which includes FF 43: Clippings about NCJW ranging from 1958-2020; FF 44: 1973 portrait photographs of Denver section members; FF 45: photographs of Denver section members at different events from 1998 and 2000.

Dates: 1958 - 2020

Box 10 - Newsletters and Brochures, 1968 - 2023

 File — Box B094.01.0010: Series B094.01; Series B094.02; Series B094.03; Series B094.05; Series B094.06; Series B094.07 [Barcode: U186023306310]
Identifier: B094.03.0010
Abstract Box includes eight file folders (FF) from this series. FF 12: promotional and informational materials produced by the national office of NCJW circa 2015; FF 13: promotional and information materials produced by the Colorado section of NCJW; FF 14: NCJW's visions for America and their resolutions from 2011-2023; FF 15: contains press releases and pamphlets about areas of political action adopted by NCJW as well as a spiral bound copy of proceedings and commentary from a 1984 NCJW round table...
Dates: 1968 - 2023

Box 10 - President files, 1967 - 2019

 File — Box B094.01.0010: Series B094.01; Series B094.02; Series B094.03; Series B094.05; Series B094.06; Series B094.07 [Barcode: U186023306310]
Identifier: B094.05.0010
Abstract Box contains ten file folders (FF) in this series, all of which are president files. FF 20: Carole Leight papers ranging from 1967-1969; FF 21: Doris Lackner papers ranging from 1969-2020; FF 22: undated Maxine Levin papers (1971-1973 section president); FF 23: Norma Edelman papers ranging from 1977-1978; FF 24: Carolyn Eisen's annual report written in May of 1980; FF 25: Glenda Kaufman papers ranging from 1988 and 2019; FF 26: Arlene Moss papers ranging from 1989-2016; FF 27: Jennifer...
Dates: 1967 - 2019

Box 10 - Programs, Events, Fundraising and Marketing, 1967 - 2023

 File — Box B094.01.0010: Series B094.01; Series B094.02; Series B094.03; Series B094.05; Series B094.06; Series B094.07 [Barcode: U186023306310]
Identifier: B094.06.0010
Abstract Box includes thirteen file folders (FF) from this series. FF 30: 1967-1968 NCJW National Convention speeches; FF 31: Materials from 1990-2022 Candidates Forums; FF 32: materails from HIPPY (Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters) ranging from 1991-1998; FF33: National Family Day Care Project from 1997-2001; FF 34: Denver section fundraising materials from 2001-2019; FF 35: adopted school supply drive; FF 36: programming and marketing materials from 2014-2019; FF 37: Colorado...
Dates: 1967 - 2023

Box 10 - Treasurers Reports and Membership, 1996 - 2025

 File — Box B094.01.0010: Series B094.01; Series B094.02; Series B094.03; Series B094.05; Series B094.06; Series B094.07 [Barcode: U186023306310]
Identifier: B094.02.0010
Abstract Box contains eight file folder from this series which includes File folder four: Denver section treasurer reports from 2010-2019; File folder five: Finance committee statements; File folder six: board installation announcements from 2013-2023; File folder seven: Officer and Board Director rosters from 1996-2025; File folder eight: Denver section membership rosters from 2005-2014; File folder nine: 2016 Membership Chair speeches written by Ruth Epstein; File folder ten: Membership mailers...
Dates: 1996 - 2025

Box 11 - Traveling Theater Program, 1968 - 2011

 File — Box B094.04.0011: Series B094.04; Series B094.06; Series B094.07 [Barcode: U186023306093]
Identifier: B094.07.0011
Abstract

Box contains two file folders (FF) from this series. These include FF13: a DVD of the 2011 performance of "The Wizard of Oz" and seven [7] cast photographs, some of which are undated and some from 1999 and 1982; FF14: 1968-2006 clippings about NCJW's traveling theater program.

Dates: 1968 - 2011

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Israel 3
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Leadville (Colo.) 3
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Abortion -- Law and legislation 2
Agendas (Administrative records) 2
Annual reports 2
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California 2
Central City (Colo.) 2
Certificates 2
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Jewish refugees 2
Jews -- Colorado -- Charities 2
Los Angeles (Calif.) 2
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Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) 1
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