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 140 Collections and/or Records:
A. Schayer, circa 1910
Studio portrait of A. Schayer a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
A. Zipzer, circa 1910
Studio portrait of A. Zipzer a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
Adolph Z. Salomon, circa 1910
Studio portrait of Adolph Z. Salomon a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
Albert Goldman, circa 1910
Studio portrait of Albert Goldman a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
Albert Lewins, circa 1910
Studio portrait of Albert Lewins a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
Alfred Rescher, circa 1910
Studio portrait of Alfred Rescher a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
B. Leebowitz, circa 1910
Studio portrait of B. Leebowitz a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
Bery Fruness, circa 1910
Studio portrait of Bery Fruness a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
Blazing the Trail: An Early History of Denver’s Jewish Community, 2009
Brief description of several early Jewish leaders of commerce, philanthropy, religion, and community as well as several Jewish lawyers, doctors, merchants, and politicians in Colorado.
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1950-1970
Left to right: Al Cohen and Jack Capito wearing tuxedos hold a judge's gavel between them.