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Independent Order of B'nai B'rith. Denver Lodge No. 171 (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

Biography

B'nai B'rith is the oldest and largest of the national Jewish service organizations in the United States. The Charter for the Denver Chapter states that the (Independent Order of B’nai B’rith Charter for a Lodge to be known by the name, style and title of Denver Lodge No. 171 to hold its sessions in the city of Denver, Col. seventh day of April, 1872 (5632)). Through a national effort, the organization raised enough money to open National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives in 1899.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

B'nai B'rith 171 - Alta Cohen's Installation as President of B'nai B'rith Women, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00081
Abstract

Members of B'nai B'rith and B'nai B'rith Women gathered at the B'nai B'rith building in Denver, Colorado for the installation of Alta Cohen as president of B'nai B'rith Women.

Dates: between 1950-1970

B'nai B'rith 171 Installation, between 1940-1949

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00074
Abstract

Several men and women at the B'nai B'rith building in Denver, Colorado for the installation of B'nai B'rith and B'nai B'rith Women.

Dates: between 1940-1949