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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 202 Collections and/or Records:

Ben Hoffman B'nai B'rith Gold Star

 Collection
Identifier: B352
Abstract

Benjamin Hoffman was killed in 1943 in the U.S. Navy. His brother Harry received permission to erect a headstone in Golden Hill Cemetery in 1949. Collection contains one framed gold star certificate related to Ben Hoffman from 1945.

Dates: 1945 June 8

Bery Fruness, circa 1910

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0065.00096
Abstract

Studio portrait of Bery Fruness a member of Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Denver Lodge No. 171.

Dates: circa 1910

Blazing the Trail: An Early History of Denver’s Jewish Community, 2009

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00008
Abstract

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.

Dates: 2009

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

 Item
Identifier: B063.04.0004.00075
Abstract

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

 Item
Identifier: B063.04.0004.00076
Abstract

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

 Item
Identifier: B063.04.0004.00077
Abstract

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

 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

 Item
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

 Item
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

 Item
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