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World War, 1939-1945

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Use for: European War, 1939-1945 ; Second World War, 1939-1945 ; World War 2, 1939-1945 ; World War II, 1939-1945 ; World War Two, 1939-1945 ; WW II (World War, 1939-1945) ; WWII (World War, 1939-1945)

Found in 339 Collections and/or Records:

Olietta Moore for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-moore_olietta
Abstract

Olietta Moore, born and raised in Colorado, reminisces on her childhood growing up in the Barnum neighborhood, opening of the Colfax Viaduct, and riding the Barnum streetcar. Discusses writing music, attending the University of Denver at the Lamont School of Music, and entertaining soldiers after World War I. Moore reflects on the creation of the Cosmopolitan Club, fighting against segregation, and the Klu Klux Klan in Denver. Briefly mentions her work as a hard rock miner.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / University of Colorado Denver

Oral History Audio-cassette Tapes, 1966-1976

 File
Identifier: B333.08.0014.0002
Scope and Contents

Contains 26 audio-cassettes of oral histories by Maria Lowenstein, most done in the late 1970s. Maria talks about her childhood in Estonia, WWI, WWII, Nazis, finding Henry Lowenstein, Karin Steinberg, and Ingrid Lind. Also, one DVD with 29 mp3 files of the interviews and an Excel index.

Dates: 1966-1976
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B333, Lowenstein Family Papers and Art / Maria Lowenstein Papers and Art / Box 14

Oral History Interview with Abe and Helen Pomeranz, 2002 September 22

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Identifier: B098.01.0007.00164
Abstract

Topics covered: Abe a Polish immigrant growing up in Lamar, CO, only one other Jew in town, moved to Denver in high school, served in the Air Force during WWII, married Helen during war; talks about life experiences.

Dates: 2002 September 22
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / General / Box 7

Oral History Interview with Bernard Sayone, 1982 March 10

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Identifier: B098.16.0011.00014
Abstract

Interview describes Bernard’s life in pre-war Poland, childhood. Experiences in Auschwitz, labor and camp life; drive to survive and for revenge. Feelings toward Israel, Poland and Germany. Discusses his role in educating others of his experiences.

Dates: 1982 March 10
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Holocaust / Box 11

Oral History Interview with Bertha Meltzer Wine, 1980 February 20

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Identifier: B098.04.0008.00027
Abstract Topics covered: Family background in Austria, father was a Rabbi, 9 children, 3 sons all became rabbis; fleeing Austria after Hitler took power, end of family in Europe; memories of life in Austria, came to America in 1910, first in family to come, came to New York first for 3 years, missed the mountains and came to Denver; became a sewing teacher at a factory, efforts in Denver to unionize, always working in a clothing factory, move to ready to wear made it harder to make a good living;...
Dates: 1980 February 20
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Beth Israel Residents / Box 8

Oral History Interview with Beryl Miklin, 1982 May 6

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Identifier: B098.16.0011.00012
Abstract

Beryl was a Latvian born Holocaust survivor and the only surviving member of his family. Interview talks about his life before the war, worked as a tailor. Experiences during the war in camps. Experiences after the war.

Dates: 1982 May 6
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Holocaust / Box 11

Oral History Interview with Bill Putnam, 2001 May 12

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Identifier: OH14Putnam
Abstract Oral history interview of Bill Putnam, who served as treasurer and President of the American Alpine Club, discussed club members, relationships, and politics of the organization, including the large rift regarding the move of American Alpine Club offices. Putnam describes some of his climbs in British Columbia, Montana, Alaska, New York, Colorado, Italy, and other places. Many times Putnam mentioned several trips to the Silkirk Mountains. Putnam talked of his experiences in the Army during...
Dates: 2001 May 12
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / American Alpine Club

Oral History Interview with Bob Craig, 2001 May 16

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Identifier: OH3Craig
Abstract Oral history interview with Robert Wallace Craig began with a description of the Craig family tree, including his relationships with his mother, father, and stepfather. Discussed Bob Craig's military career during World War II in the Navy and his experiences in Nagasaki and Hiroshima, Japan and during racial integration of the Navy. Craig detailed his climbs including Devil's Thumb, Kates Needle, Mount McKinley, Mount Rainier, Longs Peak, Garden of the Gods, Shiprock, K2 and Mount Everest....
Dates: 2001 May 16
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / American Alpine Club

Oral History Interview with Charles Houston, 2000 August 23

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Identifier: OH1Houston
Abstract Interview begins with Charles Houston describing his personal life and his childhood, including travelling as a child with his family. Houston detailed his pranks as a child and punishments. Also discussed his fascination with the American Civil War. Discussed academic career at Harvard and medical school at Columbia. In 1937, American Alpine Club asked Houston to organize an expedition to K2. Detailed a few stories from his time practicing medicine. Houston explained how he enlisted in Navy...
Dates: 2000 August 23
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / American Alpine Club

Oral History Interview with Charles Schwarz, 1981 August 18

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Identifier: B098.16.0011.00004
Abstract

Charles Schwartz is a Holocaust survivor born in Poland. The oral history covers his pre-war and war-time experiences especially when he was interned at Auschwitz. He immigrated to Boulder, CO in 1949 and moved to Denver 10 years later.

Dates: 1981 August 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B098, Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society Oral History Collection / Holocaust / Box 11

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