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University of Denver. Center for Judaic Studies. Ira M. Beck Memorial Collection of Rocky Mountain Jewish History

 Organization

Found in 90 Collections and/or Records:

Box 26 (Pioneering Jewish Women of Colorado), 2018

 File — Box B297.02.0026: Series B297.02 [Barcode: U186023259165]
Identifier: B297.02.0026
Abstract

One of three boxes containing the exhibit "Pioneering Jewish Women of Colorado." Exhibit features reproduction photographs from the Beck Archives collection; each photograph is captioned and a framed introductory label is also included. The exhibit in total of 22 frames, 16" x 20" each, in Boxes 25, 26 and 27.

Dates: 2018

Box 27 (Pioneering Jewish Women of Colorado), 2018

 File — Object B297.02.00002: Series B297.02 [Barcode: U186023257430]
Identifier: B297.02.0027
Abstract

One of three boxes containing the exhibit "Pioneering Jewish Women of Colorado." Exhibit features reproduction photographs from the Beck Archives collection; each photograph is captioned and a framed introductory label is also included. The exhibit in total if 22 frames, 16" x 20" each, in Boxes 25, 26 and 27.

Dates: 2018

Box 29: Colorado Jewish History Week, May 25-31, 1992, 1991 - 1993

 File — Box B230.02.0029: Series B230.02 [Barcode: U186023303574]
Identifier: B230.02.0029
Abstract

Box contains eight file folders related to Colorado Jewish History Week, which took place May 25-31, 1992. Topics include publicity, correspondence, general documents, income and finances, contracts, scholar-in-residence, May 31st dinner, and agency fair/history week Shabbat. The box also contains the book produced for the week, A Colorado Jewish Family Album 1859-1992, and sample versions to demonstrate full page/half page advertisements.

Dates: Event: May 25-31, 1992; Coverage: 1991 - 1993

Center for Judaic Studies (Beck Archives) Records

 Collection
Identifier: B131
Abstract

The Center was founded by Rabbi C. E. Kauvar and Rabbi Stanley Wagner at the University of Denver. Collection contains correspondence and administrative records from the Center of Judaic Studies from 1975-1988.

Dates: 1975-1988

Civilizing the West: Early Colorado Jews in the Arts, 2011

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00010
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish artists, musicians, composers, and conductors in Colorado. Jewish influence on arts in Colorado.

Dates: 2011

From Cotopaxi to Denver: Immigrant Jewish Farmers Become American Urban Community Leaders, 2010

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00009
Abstract

History of the ill-fated Cotopaxi Colony of Jewish immigrants in Colorado. Brief biographies of the families involved and their contribution to Denver and Colorado after they left the colony.

Dates: 2010

Introductory Panel, 2011

 Item — Object B297.02.01.00040: Series B297.02 [Barcode: U186023282655]
Identifier: B297.02.01.00040
Abstract

Introductory information and sponsorship panel for a 12 panel display from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers."

Dates: 2011

Jeanne Abrams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B459
Dates: Coverage: 1980 - 2024

Maimonides Society Records

 Collection
Identifier: B197
Abstract The Maimonides Society was established mid-1982 as an affiliate of the Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver. It was established to support the Center for Judaic Studies through donor development, public programming and Jewish cultural events. They also produced a newsletter publication "The Maimonidean." The organization lasted from 1982-1987.Collection contains mailing lists, patron files, correspondence, newsletters, newspaper clippings, and administrative...
Dates: 1977-1987

Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Records

 Collection
Identifier: B230
Abstract The Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society (RMJHS) was established in 1976 to promote and sponsor historical activity related to the Jewish experience in the Rocky Mountain region. The Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado partners with the RMJHS and the Ira M. Beck and Perle Hayutin Beck Memorial Archives of Rocky Mountain Jewish history to publicize and preserve the Jewish history of the Rocky Mountain region. The Beck Archives became a fully...
Dates: 1970-2021