Hurwitz, Ida, 1898-1984

Abstract

Ida Hurwitz wrote family stories and other historical articles, which were published in The Jewish Digest and the Denver Post. One story she wrote was "We'll Go a Little to the Baths" was about mothers and children going to the baths in Idaho Springs for the summer. Some of stories were published and some are typed copies.

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Six file folders include: Hurwitz family tree charts; articles by Ida Hurwitz; correspondence regarding genealogy; naturalization certificate of Bernard Hurwitz; newsclippings; personal papers.

Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, primarily to Ida Hurwitz, and notes on the Hurwitz family.

Scope and Contents

Contains family histories, correspondence, genealogy forms, and notes. Also contains contacts with the American Jewish Archives and the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society and Beck Archives

Scope and Contents

Contains genealogical research, corespondence, family histories, and family tree charts.

Abstract

Vigdor Pelton, groom, with his family at his marriage to Etta Osber. Standing left to right Rebecca Pellish Hurwitz, Alexander Hurwitz, Ida Hurwitz, Joseph Hurwitz, David Pelton, and Vigdor Pelton. Seated left to right Ella Rachofsky Hurwitz and Sophie Pelton.

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Studio portrait of Ida Hurwitz as a young girl wearing a plaid jumper.

Abstract Ida Hurwitz wrote family stories and other historical articles, which were published in The Jewish Digest and the Denver Post. She was a member of the prestigious Colorado Authors League and was active in the Jewish American Women Writers. One story she wrote was "We'll Go a Little to the Baths" was about mothers and children going to the baths in Idaho Springs for the summer. Some of stories were published and some are typed copies. She also did genealogical research. Relatives included the...