Independent Order of B'nai B'rith. Denver Lodge No. 171 (Denver, Colo.)
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 229 Collections and/or Records:
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1935-1950
Eight men associated with B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado pose together and the head and shoulder portraits of two other men have been added to the photograph. Back row left to right: Saul Pinchick, Sanford Hertz, Ben Blumberg, Larry Lihrik, Joe Cohen, and Mrs. Litman. Front row left to right: Mickey Miller, Mandel Berenbaum, Mickey Freed, and Simon Quiat.''
B'nai B'rith 171, 1958 February 17
Left to right: Noah Atler presents B'nai B'rith 50 Year Citation of Service awards to Samuel Francis and Samuel Price.
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1940-1960
Left to right: Bernard Niders, Mandel Winter, Dan Thornton, Lou Gelt, and Joe Cohen pose together in the B'nai B'rith Building at E. Colfax and Williams. Dan Thornton holds a document all the men are looking at.
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1940-1960
Five members of B'nai B'rith pose together behind a desk. Back row left to right are Saul Pinchick, John Streltzer, and Lou Gelt and front row left to right Mickey Fried and Chooch Jacobs. Fried and Jacobs hold a copy of Collier's magazine.
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1940-1960
Four men, members of B'nai B'rith, pose together at a dinner. Back row left to right are Dave Goldstein and Judge Al Cohen; front row left to right are Jack Capito and Ben Blumberg.
B'nai B'rith 171, circa 1957
Left to right: Mandel Berenbaum, Governor McNichols, and an unidentified man pose behind a desk. Governor McNichols is signing a document.
B'nai B'rith 171, circa 1957
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.
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1940-1960
Four men, all members of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171 Denver, Colorado, pose together around a page of newsprint. Left to right: Sam Frazin, Hy Coggan, unidentified, and Judge Charles Rosenbaum.
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1940-1960
Four men and a woman pose behind a desk. Bob Gamzey, Mandel Winter, and Lou Gelt stand left to right behind Governor Dan Thornton and Mary Hyman who sit holding a page.
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1940-1960
Four men at a dinner for B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado. Back row left to right Sol Flax and Ben Geller. Seated in front Bill Billet and Mr. Samuels.