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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 254 Collections and/or Records:

B'nai B'rith 171, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00059
Abstract

Left to right: Les Asarch, an unidentified man, Joe Cohen, and Al Cohen posed together. The unidentified man and Joe Cohen are shaking hands and Joe Cohen is holding two boxes the size and shape of jewelry boxes.

Dates: between 1950-1970

B'nai B'rith 171, 1949

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00061
Abstract

Ten members of B'nai B'rith dressed in tuxedos pose together, some seated on and some standing behind a couch. Back row left to right: John Streltzer, Si Quiat, Mel Zelinger, and an unidentified man. Front row left to right: Harold Cohen, Lou Gelt, Joe Mosko, Ben Blumberg, Saul Pinchick, and A. B. Hirschfeld.

Dates: 1949

B'nai B'rith 171, between 1940-1970

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00062
Abstract

Left to right: Sam Frazin and Ben Blumberg seated with Stan [last name illegible] standing behind them. Frazin holds a gavel and the B'nai B'rith manual.

Dates: between 1940-1970

B'nai B'rith 171, between 1950-1960

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00065
Abstract

Several unidentified men and boys are seated around a square mat used for boxing at the B'nai B'rith lodge, Denver, Colorado. Boys and teenagers dressed in boxing gear stand on the mat.

Dates: between 1950-1960

B'nai B'rith 171, between 1950-1960

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00066
Abstract

Several boys dressed in Boy Scout uniforms stand on a stage at the B'nai B'rith building in Denver, Colorado saluting the American flag held by one of the boys. Another boy is holding an unidentified flag. Unidentified men stand on the stage and in front of it saluting the American flag.

Dates: between 1950-1960

B'nai B'rith 171, between 1950-1960

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00067
Abstract

Left to right: An unidentified man and woman, Theresa Bronfin, and an unidentified man sit at a long table at a B'nai B'rith event. The women sitting in decorative chairs one with a Star of David carved on the top and the other with a Menorah carved on the top. Joe Cohen and Saul Levine stand behind the women.

Dates: between 1950-1960

B'nai B'rith 171, 1955

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00068
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Left to right: Mike Sharlett hands an all Lodge Chapter award to Hyman Coggan at a B'nai B'rith event. The men are standing in front of a sign that reads, ''B'nai B'rith Delegates and Guests, Please follow this procedure: Sign-in Desk, Certification, Registration [several words are partially covered by the two men].''

Dates: 1955

B'nai B'rith 171, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00069
Abstract

Seven men, members of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171, dressed in tuxedos and posed together. Back row left to right: Jack Capito, Saul Pinchick, Hy Goodstein, and Dave Goldstein. Front row left to right: Joe Cohen, Lou Gelt, and Hy Coggan.

Dates: between 1950-1970

B'nai B'rith 171, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00070
Abstract

Four musicians dressed in western attire and an unidentified man wearing a suit and a B'nai B'rith badge stand around four patients at Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Aurora, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1970

B'nai B'rith 171, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00071
Abstract

Two young boys boxing at the B'nai B'rith building in Denver, Colorado while a man referees and other men and boys watch from around the mat.

Dates: between 1950-1970