Collection
Overview
Creator: Gottesfeld, Marion S.
Title: Marion Gottesfeld Collection
Inclusive Dates: 1932-2001
Size: 6 linear ft. in 5 boxes
Processed By: Don Dickenson, March
2004
Marion S. Gottesfeld (1917-2001) was a trustee of the University
of Denver for 48 years, and instrumental in fundraising and development
efforts at the University. She helped to found the Women's Library
Association, the Center for Judaic Studies, and the Lamont Music
Associates. She was also involved in a number of civic and charity
organizations in Denver.
Scope and Content
The collection is composed of four principal series: Travel, Personal
Papers, Musical Events, and Awards and Citations.
Series 1: Travel (1932-2000) - represents the largest single component
of the collection. The series includes a diverse array of materials
relating to Mrs. Gottesfeld’s extensive travels both within
the United States and abroad. Information formats represented within
the collection include itineraries, travel vouchers, schedules,
brochures, maps, guide books, postcards, canceled passports, and
hand written personal accounts about specific destinations. Personal
accounts are contained primarily in composition books and small
spiral bound notepads.
Series 2: Personal Papers (1942-2001) - includes personal correspondence
between Mrs. Gottesfeld and family members, official resolutions
concerning the death of a son (Dr. Kenneth R Gottesfeld, 1938-1984),
and holiday gift lists.
Series 3: Musical Events (1986-2001) - chronicles Mrs. Gottesfeld’s
activities relating to music her musical interests and activities
during the final fifteen years of her life. The series includes
trip itineraries, programs, and textual materials relating to musical
tours and symposia. Also contained in the series are documentation
relating to the establishment of a concert and lecture series in
memory of Denver music critic Jeff Bradley (1944-2000).
Series 4: Awards and Citations (1966-1999) - is made up of numerous
items relating to the recognition of Mrs. Gottesfeld’s accomplishments
on behalf of civic and educational organizations in the Denver area.
The series includes plaques, framed letters, commemorative plates,
and certificates.
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