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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 63 Collections and/or Records:

B'nai B'rith 171, circa 1962

 Item
Identifier: B063.04.0004.00078
Abstract Left to right: Don Friedman, Sanford Hertz, and Joe Cohen pose together at a B'nai B'rith event. Don Friedman is wearing a button with his portrait and the phrase ''don't forget... don friedman.'' Sanford Hertz and Joe Cohen are shaking hands. Joe Cohen is holding a plaque that reads, ''Certificate of Achievement, In recognition of the loyal and devoted adherence to and observance of the purposes and aims of the B'nai B'rith and as an expression of the gratitude of the District to the...
Dates: circa 1962

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

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00079
Abstract

Left to right: Sam Frazin, Ed Goldman, Frank Goldman, and Mel Zelinger pose together, possibly on the stage in the B'nai B'rith building in Denver, Colorado. Mel Zelinger is handing a cowboy hat to Frank Goldman.

Dates: between 1950-1970

B'nai B'rith 171, between 1940-1960

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00086
Abstract

Formal portrait of a man identified as Barney standing with his left thumb hooked in his pant pocket.

Dates: between 1940-1960

B'nai B'rith 171, between 1940-1960

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00087
Abstract

Formal head and shoulder portrait of an unidentified man, a member of B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1940-1960

B'nai B'rith 171, between 1940-1960

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00088
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1940-1960

B'nai B'rith 171, 1963

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00106
Abstract

Governor Love sits at a desk signing a proclamation to create B'nai B'rith month in 1963. Standing behind Governor Love are four unidentified men.

Dates: 1963

B'nai B'rith 171 50 Year Member Awards, between 1960-1980

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00107
Abstract

Left to right: I. Mellman, Sam Milken, M. Silver, and two unidentified men pose together at the B'nai B'rith office in Denver, Colorado after the four men to the left received 50 Year Membership Awards.

Dates: between 1960-1980

B'nai B'rith 171 50 Year Member Awards, between 1960-1980

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00108
Abstract

Five unidentified men pose together at the B'nai B'rith office in Denver, Colorado after the four men to the right received 50 Year Membership Awards.

Dates: between 1960-1980

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 Blood Bank Committee, between 1950-1980

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00054
Abstract

Left to right: Jack Gelt, president Mile High Lodge #1783; Lloyd Kahn, chairman Blood Bank Committee Mile High Lodge; Myron Miller (Mickey) president Lodge 171; and David E. Harlem, chairman Blood Bank Committee of the Chest Disease Center pose together while making plans for the Blood Bank Program at National Jewish Hospital.

Dates: between 1950-1980