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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 263 Collections and/or Records:

Charter of B'nai B'rith No. 171 of Denver, Colorado, 1872

 Item
Identifier: B063.04.0004.00004
Abstract

B'nai B'rith Denver Lodge No. 171 charter listing the names of applicants. A number of Denver's early prominent Jewish pioneers are listed on the charter, including Julius Londoner, David Kline, Fred Z. Salomon and his brother Hyman, Michael Hattenbach, Louis Anfenger, Philip Trounstine, Edward Pisko and Dr. John Elsner.

Dates: 1872

Civilizing the West: Early Colorado Jews in the Arts, 2011

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Identifier: B230.03.0023.00010
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish artists, musicians, composers, and conductors in Colorado. Jewish influence on arts in Colorado.

Dates: 2011

D. H. Krubu, circa 1910

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Identifier: B063.08.0065.00101
Abstract

Studio portrait of D. H. Krubu a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.

Dates: circa 1910

D. Plessuer, circa 1910

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Identifier: B063.08.0065.00052
Abstract

Studio portrait of D. Plessuer a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.

Dates: circa 1910

Dave Stein, between 1930-1960

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Identifier: B063.04.0020.00012
Abstract

Formal head and shoulder portrait of Dave Stein, a member of B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1930-1960

David D. Grossman, circa 1910

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Identifier: B063.08.0065.00075
Abstract

Studio portrait of David D. Grossman a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.

Dates: circa 1910

David Harlem, circa 1910

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Identifier: B063.08.0065.00046
Abstract

Studio portrait of David Harlem a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.

Dates: circa 1910

Dedication Manual, 1929

 File
Identifier: B009.07.0002
Abstract

Folder contains the "B'nai B'rith-I. Rude Community Building, Colfax at Williams, Denver" with an historical sketch of the Denver Lodge No. 171, Independent Order of B'nai B'rith.

Dates: 1929

Dr. M. H. Barrin, circa 1910

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Identifier: B063.08.0065.00088
Abstract

Studio portrait of Dr. M. H. Barrin a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.

Dates: circa 1910

Dr. O. M. Shere, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0065.00009
Abstract

Studio portrait of Dr. O. M. Shere a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.

Dates: circa 1910