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Judge's Finding Highlights Risks of Abusive Interrogations at Gitmo
A judge's ruling reveals how abusive interrogations can lead to false confessions.
Christopher Flavelle
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This story first appeared on the ProPublica website.
A few weeks ago, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia released a declassified version of a judge's ruling in the case of Al Rabiah, a Kuwaiti citizen who has been held at Guantanamo for seven years. The judge, Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, found that the government could not credibly support its allegation that Al Rabiah was part of the Taliban or al-Qaida, and that the evidence against him wasn't sufficient to justify his continued detention. She ordered the government to release Al Rabiah "forthwith."
But the judge's opinion is more than a legal document; it's also a window into the interrogation process at Guantanamo and the risk that "enhanced interrogation techniques" will produce false information. Excerpts from the opinion are below; you can also read the whole document.
Al Rabiah's background.
Kollar-Kotelly describes Al Rabiah as a 50-year-old father of four, who graduated from the Air Service Training school at Perth College, Scotland, with a degree in aviation maintenance in 1981. He then went to Kuwait Airways, where he worked until his detention in 2001. At the time Al Rabiah was captured, he was an overweight man in his 40s, with "various medical ailments such as high blood pressure and chronic pain in his neck and lower back" and no military training, save for two weeks of compulsory training in the Kuwait Army until he was discharged for a knee injury.
Al Rabiah often used his vacations to perform humanitarian work in impoverished or war-torn countries, the judge writes, and it was to perform the same kind of work that he traveled to Afghanistan in October 2001—an explanation that Kollar-Kotelly writes is supported by the evidence. After he tried to leave the country via Iran, whose border guards denied him entry, Al Rabiah tried instead to cross the Pakistani border, but he was captured by villagers and turned over to the Americans, who later transferred him to Guantanamo.
The government's evidence against Al Rabiah was "surprisingly bare."
The government's case against Al Rabiah initially rested on two main pillars: allegations made against him by fellow detainees and his own confessions. But in the judge's opinion, neither held any weight.
The judge's ruling cites four detainees who made allegations against Al Rabiah. The names of his accusers are redacted, as are the specifics of their allegations, but Kollar-Kotelly explains her reasons for rejecting them. The first accuser made statements that were incorrect; the second made statements that changed over time, and which the judge called "demonstrably false"; the third seems to have made statements about someone who was not Al Rabiah; and the fourth made his allegations only after one week of sleep deprivation, exceeding the military's own guideline prohibiting sleep deprivation for more than four days, "and he did not repeat this allegation either before or after."
Kollar-Kotelly notes that the government itself "withdrew most of its reliance" on the witnesses against Al Rabiah during the course of the trial. She writes that their allegations are unreliable, writing, "the Court finds that none of the alleged eyewitnesses have provided credible allegations against Al Rabiah." However, she calls it "very significant that Al Rabiah's interrogators apparently believed these allegations at the time they were made, and therefore sought to have Al Rabiah confess to them." That brings her to those confessions.
Al Rabiah's confessions were obtained only after his interrogators began using "aggressive interrogation tactics," at least one of which was apparently used without proper authorization.
Kollar-Kotelly found that Al Rabiah initially denied any involvement with al-Qaida, even after he was told that eyewitnesses had made allegations to the contrary. Al Rabiah's confessions began only after his interrogators "began using more aggressive interrogation tactics."
At least one of those tactics "did not become authorized by the Secretary of Defense for use at Guantanamo until April 16, 2003." The techniques approved by then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on that date included isolation, "dietary manipulation," "attacking or insulting the ego of a detainee" and "environmental manipulation," including "adjusting temperature or introducing an unpleasant smell."
Whatever tactic was initially used by Al Rabiah's interrogators, they may have broken the Defense Department's rules in applying it. The judge writes that at least one of the tactics used on Al Rabiah "could not be used on a detainee until 'the SOUTHCOM Commander ma[de] a determination of 'military necessity' and notif[ied] the Secretary in advance' of its use." According to the judge, "the Government was unable to produce any evidence that [REDACTED] obtained authorization to use the [REDACTED] technique," despite requests from the court to produce that evidence.
Kollar-Kotelly writes that Al Rabiah told the court that he made his confessions "to reduce the abuse meted out by his interrogators 'to obtain confessions that suited what [they] thought they knew or what they wanted [him] to say.'" According to the judge, Al Rabiah "maintained his confessions over time because 'the interrogators would continue to abuse [him] anytime [he] attempted to repudiate any of these false allegations.'" The judge found that Al Rabiah's interrogators supported his belief that if he did not confess, "his life would become increasingly miserable."
Al Rabiah's confessions frustrated his interrogators, leading them to use tactics that violated both the Army Field Manual and the Geneva Conventions.
Instead of making his situation easier, Al Rabiah's confessions made it worse. The judge writes that once Al Rabiah's interrogators decided his confessions were implausible, they "became increasingly frustrated … [A]s a result, Al Rabiah's interrogators began using abusive techniques that violated the Army Field Manual and the 1949 Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War."
The first of those techniques, writes the judge, included "threats of rendition to places where Al Rabiah would either be tortured and/or would never be found"—a violation of the Army Field Manual's prohibition on "threatening or implying physical or mental torture."
To reinforce those threats, Kollar-Kotelly writes, Al Rabiah's interrogators put him in the "frequent flier program," which the judge describes elsewhere in her opinion as a technique that "prevented a detainee … from resting due to frequent cell movements." Kollar-Kotelly writes that this technique, like threats of torture, violated the Army Field Manual and the Geneva Conventions. Indeed, the judge highlights the fact that the Army Field Manual states that such techniques "can induce the source to say what he thinks the interrogator wants to hear."
Kollar-Kotelly writes that Al Rabiah's lead interrogator "was disciplined for making similar threats during the same period" toward another detainee—one of the ones who was an alleged eyewitness against Al Rabiah, in fact.
Al Rabiah was made to believe that he needed to confess in order to go home.
Later in the opinion, Kollar-Kotelly writes that "the evidence in the record suggests that Al Rabiah repeated these confessions in the false belief that it would allow him to return to Kuwait." Al Rabiah didn't come to that conclusion by accident alone. According to the judge, "there is substantial evidence in the record that Al Rabiah was led to believe that he needed to confess something in order to be eligible to be returned to Kuwait."
The judge's rebuke.
Kollar-Kotelly writes that Al Rabiah's interrogators repeatedly concluded that his confessions were not believable, and she chides the government for using those confessions as the basis for justifying his continued detention at Guantanamo.
"Far from providing the Court with credible and reliable evidence as the basis for Al Rabiah's continuous detention," she writes, "the Government asks the Court to simply accept the same confessions that the Government's own interrogators did not credit."
"If there exists a basis for Al Rabiah's indefinite detention, it most certainly has not been presented to this Court. Al Rabiah's petition for habeas corpus is GRANTED."
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Julian Brookes


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Part One, Chapters 1 and 2
Part One, Chapter 3
Part Two, Chapters 1-2
Part Three, Chapters 1-3
Part Four, Chapters 1-3
Part Five, Chapters 1-2
List of Important Characters
Jack London and White Fang Background
Essays Mini Essays
How does the novel's first part, about Bill and Henry, relate to the rest of White Fang?
As mentioned in the analysis of the first two sections, this part of White Fang seems more like a separate short story. London was a master of the short story, and this side story deals with many of the same themes that White Fang deals with. London uses this tale to describe the setting of the North and to tell about the constant struggle of life for survival. He also uses it to show how the she-wolf, who is Kiche, has these battling instincts inside of her that make her want to be friendly to humans and to other dogs, but how her hunger overpowers those instincts. This story gives the reader background both in the setting and the themes of the rest of the book.
White Fang is about a dog. How do the novel's themes relate to human life?
The first part of White Fang is about the battle for human survival, but it is undisputed that the majority of the book deals with White Fang, a rather wolfish dog. The main point that London makes that is relevant to human life is about environment and its effects on the development of youth, be they dog or human. He shows how human cruelty just breeds more cruelty, a truth that is evident in humans and animals. In the same line, he shows how love can overpower that, but then uses the story of Jim Hall to show how humans need to show that love to others as well as dogs.
What role do women play in White Fang?
Very little. This is predominately a male-centered world, where women have no part to play. The only two exceptions are animals, Kiche and Collie. They both are fierce and hold their own in battles with other wolves or White Fang, mainly because male wolves do not attack female wolves. An interesting research project would be to determine exactly what part women did have in the world of the far North, because London does not seem to mention any.
How do White Fang's masters differ from one another, and how does this affect White Fang?
White Fang's first master, Gray Beaver, ruled White Fang by mutual respect without love. He beat White Fang occasionally, but he lived in a harsh world and expected White Fang to help him live in the world, which means that White Fang had to be made harsh. However, White Fang's development while with this master came mainly from the other dogs' torment than from his master. Beauty Smith was much crueler and more beastly than Gray Beaver. He ruled White Fang by hatred, locking him up with chains and bars and laughing at him to rile his anger. This made White Fang more and more angry and brought out the beastly side of the dog. Only Weedon Scott ruled White Fang by love. The love gentles White Fang. While he stays fierce to outsiders or those that attack him or his people, the love of Scott makes White Fang so that he can finally be happy and content.
What are the laws of the Wild?
The foremost law of the Wild is "Eat or be eaten." However, many other laws play upon that law, or the battle between life and death. Life is harsh; everything leads to death, is another combination of laws that permeate existence in the Wild. As White Fang moves further and further from the Wild, these laws seem to affect his life less and less. However, they still are there, in the background, and partly explain his fear of the streetcars.
Discuss London's writing style.
London has a short, simple style. His stories are written for the masses, which makes them the perfect books for older children. He uses many active verbs and sentences, and attempts to give some of the flavor of the human speech. The plots at times seem contrived--he doesn't worry about making each part of the plot relate to other parts, he is instead concerned with writing a good story. Probably the most difficult stylistic decision for London was choosing how he would write about the wolves and dogs. He chooses to not humanize them as many books about animals do, but instead tries to show humans how they would see the world if they were not human, and some of the differences between men and animals.
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List of Important Characters CHARACTERS

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Canine suspects join line-up at True Crime Museum
Dress Up Your Dog Day at The True Crime Museum, Hastings.''Curator Joel Griggs (centre) with a few of the visitors. SUS-180115-102042001
Andy Hemsley
The True Crime Museum opened its gates to some very special criminal canines on Sunday January 14.
The dogs lined up along owners, who enjoyed free admission to the White Rock attraction as part of a special promotion to celebrate #DressUpYourDogDay.
Dress Up Your Dog Day at The True Crime Museum, Hastings. SUS-180115-102156001
The pawfect pooches were encouraged to dress up for their visit as part of the national event and were welcomed with treats and mug shot photos.
Crimes the canines were accused of included theft of undergarments, stealing food and terrorising the Old Town.
The dog friendly attraction, set in seafront caves is a magnet for anyone fascinated by the dark world of crime.
Museum Curator, Joel Griggs said: "It was marvellous to see the event attract so much interest from dog lovers. Although the Museum is based on the dark subject of crime, this does not exclude anyone in the family who wishes to paying us a visit, even dogs!"
Group Bookings Co-ordinator, Rebecca Chester said: "We welcomed over 70 dogs of all different breeds, a big thanks to all who took part. All the dogs appeared to enjoy their experience at the museum and there were some great photos taken at the mugshot wall.
"Some owners said they didn't realise that you could bring dogs into the museum, but when they heard about our event they took the opportunity to make their first visit."
As well as welcoming dog visitors, the museum also raises some important crime issues of the devastating effect of dog fighting which is still happening in this country.
Subscribe to The True Crime Museum YouTube channel for a new series of videos covering this subject and other true crime cases.
Suitable for all ages, wheelchair accessible and dog friendly, the museum presents a chilling but fascinating insight into the world of serial killers, forensics, gangsters, prisoners, poisoners and more.
The True Crime Museum on White Rock, Hastings welcomes dog visitors all year round, open daily 10am-5pm.
For more information about events at the museum go to www.truecrimemuseum.co.uk/events/ or sign up to The True Crime Club for regular updates, discounts and latest news www.truecrimemuseum.co.uk/tcclub/.
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Dress Up Your Dog Day at The True Crime Museum, Hastings.''Karin Watts with Halle ''(Karin is correct, not Karen). SUS-180115-102106001
Dress Up Your Dog Day at The True Crime Museum, Hastings.''Pepper the pickpocket. SUS-180115-102054001


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Paavo Piironen (6 June 1943 in Helsinki – 6 November 1974) was a Finnish film and television actor, director and writer of the 1960s and early 1970s. He is perhaps best known for his work on the 1971 film comedy Saatanan radikaalit in which he starred and co-directed alongside Heikki Nousiainen, Timo Nissi and Heikki Huopainen.

He died in 1974 in a traffic accident.

Filmography

Tyttö ja hattu (1961)
Oksat pois... (1961)
Pikku Suorasuu (1962)
Pähkähullu Suomi (1967)
Lauantai (1967)
Speedy Gonzales - Noin 7 veljeksen poika (1970)
Akseli and Elina (1970)
Saatanan radikaalit (1971)
Kahdeksas veljes (1971)

External links

1943 births
1974 deaths
Male actors from Helsinki
Finnish writers
20th-century Finnish male actors
Writers from Helsinki

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1. What is the Goal of the App? Not all apps are created equal, and the original purpose of the app can be lost if it's not clearly identified from the beginning. Be sure all interested parties are on board and move forward from there. It's better to get everyone's ideas out in the open before moving any further to prevent the project from being stalled along the way.
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3. Content. An app is only as good as the content it provides. Have a plan for where the original content will come from, and how frequently it will be audited for timeliness and relevance. While some content stays relatively evergreen, other types change frequently so having an update plan in place before building the app will ensure that stale content is never there for very long.
4. Features. When it comes to features, be sure to explore all of the options. Check out your competitors and apps with similar needs to see what features they have implemented. And once your app is developed, keep looking. New features are available regularly and keeping up with the latest technology is essential for the staying power of your mobile app. Pay special attention to the developer conferences where Apple and Google announce plans for upcoming features.
5. Design. App designs and styles have trends just like fashion, so be sure to choose a theme and colors that are relevant and reflect the app's function and your brand without being too "trendy." Having a clear vision for the overall look and feel for the app can save loads of time in the long run. A word of caution, however: Sometimes a creative vision might not translate when applied to a mobile app. If that's the case, don't be too attached and move on to a design that works better with the overall feel of the app.
6. Time Frame. To prevent a never-ending project, it's crucial to have a timeline and roadmap with relevant milestones highlighted along the way. This helps the project stay on track, and if it's delayed, it's easier to identify where the issues are.
7. How Will You Market it? Once your mobile app is ready, how will you let people know? Getting your marketing team on board in the early stages of the process can help create buzz around the new app and even create some anticipation from the users who will benefit from the app.
8. Will there be a cost for users? Depending on the type of app ad its intended function, there may be a cost associated with it. Work with your team to develop a realistic pricing model that balances value for your customers and the bottom line for your business.
9. Competition? Before building your app, research your competition and what their apps offer. You don't want to be left behind before you even launch. Or conversely, if your competitors have very basic mobile apps, you could blow them away with a well-designed and robust app that your customers have never seen before.
10. Ongoing Support? Determine if your app will need ongoing support from your development partner. In most cases, continuing support is required to stay relevant and functional between app updates and new phone models being released. Be sure to choose a partner that will remain committed from the first design drafts to the app store launch, and beyond.
As your partner, the team at Atmosphere Apps will be a part of the conversation from inception to ongoing support. We constantly research new opportunities for your app, including monetization, function, design, and improved features and the latest UX/UI practices.
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Llamedos provides the ultimate contemporary lifestyle, nestling in a beautiful woodland setting within only 5 minutes of Douglas by car. The layout conceived jointly by the owner and architect Paolo Chiarotti extends to just under 11,000 sq ft and spread over three floors flows seamlessly and coherently throughout. Reception Hall with feature porcelain tiled staircase, glass balustrading and solid walnut handrail. Cinema Room equipped with a multiplex quality surround sound system with bar area and Cloakroom. Spectacular 60 ft double height open plan Super Room Kitchen/Family Room with floor to ceiling windows. The white bespoke Varenna Corain topped workstation supplied and fitted by Poliform of Italy achieves a superb blend of minimalism and functionality. A further porcelain tiled staircase leads from the Kitchen to a magnificent first floor Entertaining Room which via the oversized sliding doors incorporates a wooden terrace and sitting area with glass balcony overlooking the garden and mature glen. Master Bedroom with His and Hers Dressing Rooms and sumptuous En Suite Bathroom. Four further double En Suite Bedrooms with bespoke Italian tiling and marble surfaces, wet room shower areas and custom made walnut cabinetry. Indoor Swimming Pool complex complete with CCTV systems, Changing Room, Wet Room/Shower and Sauna. Viewing highly recommended.


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Security Management is a must required thing in Event Industry So we should keep these things in mind while planning an event.
Set your safety and security objectives What is it you want to achieve? How will you achieve it? Where do your responsibilities start and end? This doesn't have to be complicated. But spending a little time asking yourself these questions will help you clarify your position and plans.
Document your intelligence and information Is your event likely to be targeted by criminal groups or individuals. Who may wish to engage in anti-social behaviour. Where is the event taking place, What incidents occur at similar events, or at events held in the same location. Your intelligence picture will help you understand the risks.
Understand the risks and be prepared to change your event plans accordingly What are the safety and security priorities based upon your identified risks. Is it emergency access to your site, or a strong search regime? Is it keeping queuing guests off the highways. Do you have the capacity to increase the relevant resourcing or physical protection if there is a change to the threat levels?
Engage with safety advisory groups, licensing authority and other sources of information. Talking to the statutory bodies and external partners will help you to find out more information about your event environment and any current national issues regarding safety and security. Police Security Coordinators (SecCo's) are a source of very valuable information. Always refer to statutory and up-to-date good practice guidance: the Health and Safety Executive's Event Safety guidance has been recently updated and is a good starting point. Ensure you fulfil any licensing conditions that you may have volunteered to adopt, or which may be imposed upon you.
Work with suitably qualified, competent and experienced people Do your research and check that your safety officer, security and stewarding teams understand all potential threats and risks, and are suitably experienced or qualified to manage crowds effectively. Crowd management is a skill and a profession, with recognised qualifications for safety managers. The consequences of a safety or security issue can be very serious, so protect yourself, your staff and the public, and employ a professional to design your emergency access, evacuation, contingency and crowd management plans.
Ensure your communication plans are effective Keep your communication lines open with all parties before, during and after the event. Hence Make sure you keep regular contact so you know what's happening and are aware of potential impacts. Think about the safety and security messages you need to convey to your customers before and during your event. For example, what's the best way of telling them what they can and can't bring in; or where the emergency exits are located? This will save time on searches and help reduce queues.
Monitor the situation during your event too, and be prepared to change your plan and tactics if necessary.
Test and exercise your plans This doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Bring your key people together and look at recent issues at similar events, then ask yourself honestly if you are equipped to manage such incidents. Document your findings and update your plans accordingly.
Document your risks, the mitigation for those risks and stay vigilant You must keep audit trails and records of your decisions. Always remember that if there were to be an enquiry, you would need to show your thought process and demonstrate the information that informed your planning.
Ask yourself: have you have taken all reasonable steps to keep people safe and secure? The answer should be yes. Always. Would you be happy for your family and friends to attend your event? Would you be safe in the knowledge that they were safe and secure? Not only do you have a moral duty to care for your clients and staff; but the consequences of failing to do so can be severe.
Debrief your event honestly and openly Again, this does not have to be time consuming or expensive; but the best way to improve is to seek honest feedback which, if you've planned appropriately, is likely to be positive! Embrace the positives, address the shortcomings, and remember that we all make mistakes; but that any mistakes must be rectified moving forward.


1. We will all seek to understand and respect each other's religion and ethnicity.
2. We will actively seek to involve each other in the work that we do in our own communities.
3. We will work together on a joint social service education or direct service project involving the mentally ill and homeless population here in the United States.
4. We seek to involve all non-profit organizations and religious institutions to take on the role of becoming volunteer representative payees, especially those working with individuals or families experiencing chronic mental illness and homelessness.


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These inspiring art works were submitted by children and young people from Scotland and further afield for Margaret Rooke's new book Dyslexia is my Superpower (most of the time!). Margaret only got to pick a few for her book, so we're getting the chance to show off the rest on Dyslexia Unwrapped!
Click the images below to see the full size pictures.
Image credits (left to right)
1. 'Happy things' - Emma, age 9, Renfrewshire Scotland. Emma drew this picture of her "happy thing", her rabbit Wawa.
2. 'My cat' - Emma, age 9, Renfrewshire.
3. 'Self portrait' - Erin, age 14, Edinburgh, Scotland. Erin says: "I may struggle in school but I'm proud to be dyslexic".
4. 'Sunset' - Grace, age 11, Wishaw, Scotland. Grace drew this illustration using her laptop. She also uses her laptop to help her with touch typing and uses Clicker 7 at school to help with her dyslexia.
5. 'Dyslexia - Japanese Anime style' - Halle, age 13, Bo'ness, Scotland. Halle's mum says: "Halle definitely finds art a great way of releasing some of the frustration brought on by her dyslexia and, of course, by being a teenager".
6. 'Two sides of dyslexia' - Isla, age 13.
7. 'Swimming' - Isla, age 12, Scotland. Isla drew a picture of her swimming because she loves to swim. Isla says: "I like swimming because it lets me forget if something was hard at school and have fun".
8. 'Dyslexia' - Isaac, age 10, Edinburgh, Scotland. Isaac is very talented and his hobbies include: parkour, basketball, animation, drawing, drama and playing clarinet. Issac's mum says: "Isaac has filled up so many sketchbooks with drawings in this style of his and I think working on this drawing has actually helped him accept his dyslexia more".
9, 'Dyslexia makes me awesome!' - Jack, age 8, Cardiff, Wales. Jack says: 'Dyslexia makes me different... it makes me AWESOME!"
For more artwork featured in 'Dyslexia is my Superpower' click on the 'Superpower Gallery' tag below.


Ashley Graham has only posted one episode of her new podcast, Pretty Big Deal, and already she's dishing up some pretty big gossip. In the premiere episode, special guest Kim Kardashian reveals that her recent Mother's Day gift involved a big cheque and an even bigger contract.
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Jewish generals
Scope and Contents Box contains photocopies of newspaper articles pertaining to General Maurice Rose from the Intermountain Jewish News; (1) copy of the Colorado History News from April 1995; (1) copy of the "The First Twenty-Five Years of the General Rose Memorial Hospital 1945-1970" and (1) copy of "Major General Maurice Rose: The Most Decorated Battletank Commander in U.S. Military History." Also contains newspaper from April 3, 1945 announcing General Rose's Death.
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B366, General Maurice Rose Collection / Newspaper Clippings, Books and Research
Abstract (1) Scrapbook compiled by Robert Gamzey, editor of the Jewish News, in 1945 with news clippings from local and national papers all pertaining to the death of General Maurice Rose and one photograph of Rose. Also in the scrapbook is a 1958 study of local Jewish hospitals and a copy of the donation letter from Neil Goldblatt in 2013 donating his grandfather's scrapbook to Rose Hospital and one photograph of Rose. (1) Scrapbook containing news clippings from local and national papers all...
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B233, Rose Hospital Records / Scrapbooks and Clippings
Box 18, 2019
Abstract Contains unbound book "General Maurice Rose" by Marshall Fogel and research notes by Fogel on East Denver Jews.
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B199, Marshall Fogel Papers / Publications and Research
General Maurice Rose, 1910-2008
Abstract Folder full of photocopies and articles printed via the internet about Maurice Rose, census records he appears on and historical information on General Rose Memorial Hospital. Also a copy of the Intermountain Jewish News with articles on Rose and one copy of Colorado History Now, published by the Colorado Historical Society with a cover article on General Rose. Three copies of the Rose Hospital brochure "General Maurice Rose: A Profile." "This Man Belongs to American" fundraising booklet, "A...
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B233, Rose Hospital Records / Publications, Programs and History / Box 1
General Maurice Rose Collection
Abstract Maurice Rose was born in 1899 in Middletown, CT to Orthodox Jewish parents. The family moved to Denver, CO when Maurice was three. After graduation from highschool, Maurice Rose enlisted in the United States army when he was 15 and fought under General Pershing. He stayed in the army and attended various military schools. After fighting in North Africa and Sicily, Rose was sent to command forces during the D-Day Normandy invasion as a Brigadier General. During the Battle of the Bulge, the 3rd...
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / General Maurice Rose Collection
Jewish Generals: Victor Harold Krulack and Maurice Rose
Abstract The folder contains an article about Victor Harold Krulak (marines) and Marice Rose (army) who were Jewish generals. Both of them were raised in Denver, Colorado.
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B111, Beck Archives Biographical Materials Collection / Series 6, J-L / Box 6
Newspaper Clippings, Books and Research, 1945-2019
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Collection contains photocopies of newspaper articles pertaining to General Maurice Rose from the Intermountain Jewish News; (1) copy of the Colorado History News from April 1995; (1) copy of the book "The First Twenty-Five Years of the General Rose Memorial Hospital 1945-1970"; (1) copy of the book "Major General Maurice Rose: The Most Decorated Battletank Commander in U.S. Military History". It also contains a print of recently restored painting of General Maurice Rose, news clippings and...
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B366, General Maurice Rose Collection
Photograph of Painting by Phil Levine, 1945-2019
Abstract Photograph of painting of General Maurice Rose by Phil Levine.
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B366, General Maurice Rose Collection / Photographs, Prints, and Scrapbooks / Box 2
Print of General Maurice Rose Painting, 1949
Abstract Contains a print of oil painting of General Rose by Misha Podryski that was painted in 1949. The print is on a painter's canvas attached to a wood frame. The original painting was placed in the lobby of General Rose Memorial Hospital. Sometime in the 1970s it was removed and placed in storage. After 1995, the painting was displayed in the office of the Rose Community Foundation. In 2019, the painting was rededicated and placed in the lobby of Rose Medical Center in honor of Rose Hospital's 70th...
Rose Hospital History, 1945-1998
Abstract One edition from October 23, 1998 of the Intermountain Jewish News with a piece on the Rose Hospitals 50th Anniversary. A large stack of photocopied articles and photographs pertaining to the accomplishments of Rose Hospital from its inception to the late 1980s. Copy of the Articles of Incorporation, minutes from first board meeting, hospital postcard, triangular "Spearhead" 3rd Armored Division Military Patch, and letter to General Roses' parents.
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