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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 15 Collections and/or Records:

B'nai B'rith 171, circa 1957

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00039
Abstract

Left to right: Governor McNichols, Mandel Berenbaum, and an unidentified man pose behind a Governor McNichols' desk. Mr. Berenbaum and the unidentified man hold a B'nai B'rith poster showing Governor McNichols.

Dates: circa 1957

B'nai B'rith Banner, between 1950-1979

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Identifier: B009.07.0064.00001
Abstract A purple satin banner with heat-applied white lettering which reads:'' B'NAI B'RITH WOMEN.'' Centered on the banner is a laurel circle around a Menorah, (also heat-applied). Beneath the design are the words: ''DEVORAH CHAPTER DENVER, COLORADO.'' There is a long white synthetic fringe along the scalloped lower edge. Machine-stitched to the sides are two pieces of heavy-duty ribbon. The top edge of banner is rolled around a length of bamboo. Fishing line is fastened to the ends of the bamboo...
Dates: between 1950-1979

B'nai B'rith Membership Drive, 1939 November

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00028
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Left to right: Col. Al Hirschfeld, Capt. W. Capilo, Capt. Sid Jacobs, Dr. Ed Silverberg, Capt. Sidney Schwartz, Capt Leon Ginsberg, and Col. Sam Schafer pose together in a hallway during a B'nai B'rith membership drive.

Dates: 1939 November

B'nai B'rith Membership Drive, 1939 November

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00003
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Left to right: Col. Al Hirschfeld, Capt. W. Capilo, Capt. S. Jacobs, Dr. Ed Silverberg, Capt. S. Schwartz, Capt L. Ginsberg, and Col. Sam Schafer pose together in a hallway during a B'nai B'rith membership drive.

Dates: 1939 November

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

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00004
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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