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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:

Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171 (Denver, Colo.) Records

 Collection
Identifier: B009
Abstract The Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado, was a pivotal Jewish philanthropic and social service organization in Denver from 1872 through today. This fraternal organization received a charter from the National Order of B'nai B'rith on April 7, 1872. David Kline was the first president and Louis Anfenger was the first secretary. Charles M. Schayer served as president in 1876. The B'nai B'rith Denver Chapter created Colorado's Anti-Defamation League, the Mountain States...
Dates: 1872-2018

Industrial Removal Office Colorado Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: B171
Abstract The Industrial Removal Office (IRO) was created in New York to Americanize Eastern European Jews, find jobs for the immigrants, and relocate them throughout the United States. The Jewish Relief Society and the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (B'nai B'rith) in Denver worked to resettle the immigrants in Colorado. Lesser Levy and Milton Schayer headed the industrial removal committee of the B'nai B'rith. The collection contains copies of correspondence from the Industrial Removal Office...
Dates: 1903-1916

Isaac Bermau, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0065.00116
Abstract

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

Dates: circa 1910

Isaac Finesilver, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0065.00087
Abstract

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

Dates: circa 1910

J. A. Birk, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0065.00102
Abstract

Studio portrait of J. A. Birk a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.

Dates: circa 1910

J. Alpert, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0065.00047
Abstract

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

Dates: circa 1910

J. C. Bloom, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0065.00076
Abstract

Studio portrait of J. C. Bloom a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.

Dates: circa 1910

J. C. Neil, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0065.00064
Abstract

Studio portrait of J. C. Neil a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.

Dates: circa 1910

J. Fleischer, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0065.00051
Abstract

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

Dates: circa 1910

J. Goodman, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0065.00108
Abstract

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

Dates: circa 1910