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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 20 Collections and/or Records:

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

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00075
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Left to right: Al Cohen and Jack Capito wearing tuxedos hold a judge's gavel between them.

Dates: between 1950-1970

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

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00076
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Left to right: Sydney Kussworm and Hyman Coggan, associates of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171 Denver, Colorado, shaking hands.

Dates: between 1950-1970

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

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00077
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Left to right: Dave Goldstein hands a 50 year certificate from B'nai B'rith to Sidney P. Kohn.

Dates: between 1950-1970

B'nai B'rith 171, circa 1962

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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
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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: B063.04.0004.00048
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A group of men and boys sit around the edges of a large room with a high ceiling and hard wood floors at the B'nai B'rith Building in Denver, Colorado. A man stands on one of three mats lying on the floor in the middle of the room.

Dates: between 1940-1960

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

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00049
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A group of men and boys sit around the edges of a large room with a high ceiling and hard wood floors at the B'nai B'rith Building in Denver, Colorado. A man on stilts stands next to a ladder and in front of a square trampoline.

Dates: between 1940-1960

B'nai B'rith 171, 1959 February 17

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00050
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Several men sit at tables in a large room at the B'nai B'rith Building during a membership dinner and induction. Eight men are standing at the front of the room holding a rope. A speaker stands on a stage with two men sitting on either side of him.

Dates: 1959 February 17

B'nai B'rith 171, between 1950-1965

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00051
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Left to right: An unidentified man and Judge Saul Pinchick stand in front of a door looking at a document.

Dates: between 1950-1965

B'nai B'rith 171, between 1950-1965

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00052
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Left to right: Judge Charles Rosenbaum, Rabbi Charles Kauvar, Joe Mosko, and Mickey Freed pose together at a B'nai B'rith event. Mickey Freed holds a plaque that says, ''B'nai B'rith Supreme Lodge, Citation of Service to Judge Charles Rosenbaum.'' The remainder of the plaque including the signatures are illegible.

Dates: between 1950-1965