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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:

B'nai B'rith Membership Campaign, 1937

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00105
Abstract

Several men at a dinner for the B'nai B'rith Membership Campaign in 1937. Members identified are Will Zelkin, Samuel S. Ginsberg, Abe Gertz, and Sidney Schwartz.

Dates: 1937

B'nai B'rith Membership Campaign, 1934

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00010
Abstract

B'nai B'rith Membership Campaign workers at a meeting. Included in the photograph are Harry J. Pells, Louis A. Hellerstein, Samuel S. Ginsberg, and Isadore Greenblatt.

Dates: 1934

B'nai B'rith Membership Drive, 1939 November

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00028
Abstract

Left to right: Col. Al Hirschfeld, Capt. W. Capilo, Capt. Sid Jacobs, Dr. Ed Silverberg, Capt. Sidney Schwartz, Capt Leon Ginsberg, and Col. Sam Schafer pose together in a hallway during a B'nai B'rith membership drive.

Dates: 1939 November

B'nai B'rith Membership Drive, 1939 November

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00003
Abstract

Left to right: Col. Al Hirschfeld, Capt. W. Capilo, Capt. S. Jacobs, Dr. Ed Silverberg, Capt. S. Schwartz, Capt L. Ginsberg, and Col. Sam Schafer pose together in a hallway during a B'nai B'rith membership drive.

Dates: 1939 November

B'nai B'rith Young Men, circa 1950

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Identifier: B063.04.0004.00084
Abstract

Thirteen members of B'nai B'rith Young Men in Denver, Colorado pose together. Included in the group are Jerry Lande, Jack Marcus, and Bernie Lande.

Dates: circa 1950

Box 1, 1903-1919

 File — Box B171.01.0001: Series B171.01 [Barcode: U186020738437]
Identifier: B171.01.0001
Abstract Contains Colorado Correspondence between the Industrial Removal Office, the Colorado committee, and various groups. It also contains correspondence from two directors of the Colorado IRO committee. The correspondence is arranged into seven series: 1. Jewish Relief Society, 1903-1911. 2. Central Jewish Aid Society, 1916. 3.Jewish Social Service Bureau, 1913-1915. 4. NJH, JCRS, and B'nai B'rith, 1906-1919. 5. Milton M. Schayer, 1907-1914. 6. Lessy Levy, 1906-1907 7. John Livington Paper on...
Dates: 1903-1919

Box 87

 File — Box B009.07.0087: Series B009.07 [Barcode: U186020746228]
Identifier: B009.07.0087
Abstract

Framed Portrait of Milton Anfenger, 15"x18" - framed by Fried's Gift Shop.

Dates: 1872-2005

Bruce Salomon, circa 1910

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Identifier: B063.08.0065.00027
Abstract

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

Dates: circa 1910

Charles Baer, circa 1910

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Identifier: B063.08.0065.00012
Abstract

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

Dates: circa 1910

Charles Birnbaum, circa 1910

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Identifier: B063.08.0065.00106
Abstract

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

Dates: circa 1910