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Jewish women philanthropists

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Invitations and 75 Years of Service, bulk: 1972 - 1980

 File
Identifier: B260.01.0001.0002
Abstract

Folder 2 contains an invitation to a reception paying tribute to Tillye Levy in 1978, an invitation to Tillye's birthday party in 1980, lyrics for a song written for Tillye's 85th birthday, and a copy of the Denver Section of the National Council of Jewish Women's, "75 Years of Service" booklet.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1972 - 1980
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B260, Tillye Levy Papers / Scrapbooks and Photographs / Box 1

Jean and Milt Morris Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B275
Abstract Milt Morris was born in Cleveland in 1915 and his family moved to Denver to find a cure for his mother's asthma at National Jewish Hospital. He graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1939. Milt Morris served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He taught business law at DU for eleven years. He practiced law in Denver for many years and was a partner in Feder, Morris, Tamblyn and Goldstein where he specialized in real estate law. In 1941, Jean Wohlegarth married her...
Dates: 1888-2007
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Jean and Milt Morris Papers

Joanne Posner-Mayer Digitized Photographs and Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: B427
Abstract Joanne Posner-Mayer, a Denver native, started Ball Dynamics International in 1991 and introduced the fitness community to Fitball®. Her interest in physical therapy grew from her childhood dancing with what now is the Colorado Ballet. Raised in east Denver, Joanne Posner-Mayer attended George Washington High School and received a degree in physical therapy from CU. Following her dream of travel, Joanne worked in hospitals and clinics in Switzerland, where she was introduced to the...
Dates: circa1915-2020
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Joanne Posner-Mayer Digitized Photographs and Scrapbooks

Legacy of Healing Exhibit (History Colorado)

 Collection
Identifier: B437
Abstract

In 2019, The Legacy of Healing exhibit was installed at the Colorado History museum. Professor Jeanne Abrams, Curator of the Beck Archives at DU University Libraries, and her staff and History Colorado staff created and installed the exhibit. The collection consists of exhibit panels, wall images and labels, planning documents and digital images.

Dates: 2019-2020
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Legacy of Healing Exhibit (History Colorado)

Louis A. Pollack , 1956

 File
Identifier: B111.08.0008.0004
Abstract

Mrs. Pollack was president of the Jewish Family and Children's Service, on the board of the Denver Area Community Chest, vice president of the Visiting Nurse Association, and on the state advisory committee on planning for the aged. She believed that peace in the world is up to women.

Dates: 1956
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B111, Beck Archives Biographical Materials Collection / Series 8, P-R / Box 8

Misc. Events, 1928-1986

 File
Identifier: B094.06.0009.0029
Abstract

File contains information about miscellaneous events from 1928-1986, including a flattened 1984 milk carton from Robinson Dairy with an advertisement for an event.

Dates: 1928-1986
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B094, National Council of Jewish Women, Denver Section Records / Programs and Events / Box 9 - Programs and Events

Nettie Limon Plaques

 Collection
Identifier: B271
Abstract Nettie Limon lived in the West Colfax area of Denver in the early 1900s and contributed to a number of Jewish organizations, including the West Side Benevolent Society. The West Side Benevolent Society was formed in 1906 and purchased land in 1908 for the Golden Hill Cemetery. The collection contains a Certificate for Membership of West Side Benevolent Society 1914; Certificate in Hebrew; Certificate for Contribution of $1.00 for U.S. Jewish Relief Day Special Fund 1916; Grand College Talmud...
Dates: 1914-1930
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Nettie Limon Plaques

Programs and Events, 1928 - 2023

 Series
Identifier: B094.06
Scope and Contents Series 6 consists of National Council of Jewish Women program and event materials, including invitations, fliers, brochures, and programs that provide information about NCJW activities, their dates and locations, and the ways in which they were promoted. Additional materials contained within this series include Denver Section calendars, a powerpoint slide deck produced by the Colorado Section, two national convention speeches, as well as scripts and costumes from the Denver Section's...
Dates: 1928 - 2023
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B094, National Council of Jewish Women, Denver Section Records

Scrapbooks, Binders, Photographs, and Newspaper Clippings, 1902 - 2020

 Series
Identifier: B094.07
Scope and Contents Series 7 contains scrapbooks created by NCJW's Denver Section as well as clippings from Denver-based newspapers that provide details about Denver Section activities, officers, and members. Many of the newspaper clippings feature photographic images. The series also includes two different, complete issues of the Denver Jewish News with content focused on the NCJW's Ninth Triennial Convention held in Denver in 1920. The scrapbooks primarily contain newspaper clippings. Series also includes a...
Dates: 1902 - 2020
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B094, National Council of Jewish Women, Denver Section Records

Shalom Park Lifetime Founding Chair for Essie Perlmutter, January 21, 1998

 Item
Identifier: B401.03.0031.00003
Abstract

Item is a framed award presented to Essie Perlmutter by Friends of Shalom Park, designating Essie a Lifetime Founding Chair. Award was presented January 21, 1998.

Dates: January 21, 1998
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B401, Jordon and Essie Perlmutter Family Papers / Awards, Certificates, and Plaques / Box 31: Beth Israel at Shalom Park

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