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 248 Collections and/or Records:
Nathan Rothschild, circa 1906
Formal head and shoulder portrait of Nathan Rothschild, President of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171 in 1906.
Oral History Interview with Ben Blumberg, 1977 November 18
Topics covered: Family history, life in Denver, working for the Rocky Mountain News and starting the West End Press; B'nai B'rith and several other organizations: JCC, JCRS, Rose Medical Center, Allied Jewish Federation. Index in file B098.18.0022.0008.
Oral History Interview with Joseph Mosko, 1979 December 27
Topics covered: Allied Jewish Federation and involvement in several other Jewish organizations (see agents), brief background, Denver Jewish community, experiences at University of Denver, War effort at home.
Oscar Netylar, circa 1910
Studio portrait of Oscar Netylar a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
Philip Rossman, between 1930-1960
Formal head and shoulder portrait of Philip Rossman, a member of B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado and President in 1931.
R. Lewis, circa 1910
Studio portrait of R. Lewis a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
S. Bitterman, circa 1910
Studio portrait of S. Bitterman a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
S. Friedenthal, circa 1910
Studio portrait of S. Friedenthal a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
S. G. Rosenthal, circa 1910
Studio portrait of S. G. Rosenthal a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.
S. Grimes, circa 1910
Studio portrait of S. Grimes a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.