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Fried's Art and Gift Shop (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

Biography

The Fried's Art and Gift Shop was opened in 1903 at 1446 Stout Street in Denver, Colorado by Eugene Fried and his widowed sister-in-law Kate Fried. Kate Fried's three daughters Bertha, Mary and Sally Fried operated the store in later years.

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

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

Correspondence, 1939-1984

 File
Identifier: B150.01.0001.0001
Abstract

This folder contains copies of handwritten letters, a telegram, and correspondence relating to the Fried family and their business.

Dates: 1939-1984

Fried Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B150
Abstract

For over 85 years, the Fried family in Denver, Colorado owned the Fried's Art & Gift Shop. It was operated by Bela and Kate Fried's daughters Mary Fried, Bertha Fried Kleiner, and Sally Fried. This collection contains the correspondence, legal documents, personal materials of the Fried family, Fried's Art & Gift Shop records, and an embroidered woman's pump that belonged to Sally Fried.

Dates: 1880-1984

Fried's Gift Shop, between 1920-1929

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0001.00050
Abstract

Mary Fried, Bertha Fried, and Eugene Fried standing in Fried's Gift Shop with two unidentified women. Fried's Picture Frame Factory was the first framing store in Denver and later became an art and gift shop.

Dates: between 1920-1929

Fried's Gift Shop, between 1920-1930

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0001.00051
Abstract

Eugene Fried and Mary Fried stand in the Fried Gift Shop with unidentified women customers. Fried's Picture Frame Factory was the first framing store in Denver and later became an art and gift shop.

Dates: between 1920-1930

Fried's Gift Shop, circa 1935

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0001.00052
Abstract

Exterior view of the front of Fried's Gift Shop. Fried's Picture Frame Factory was the first framing store in Denver and later became an art and gift shop.

Dates: circa 1935

Fried's Gift Shop, circa 1940

 Item
Identifier: B063.01.0001.00053
Abstract

Bertha Fried Kleiner and Mary Fried stand in Fried's Gift Shop. Fried's Picture Frame Factory was the first framing store in Denver and later became an art and gift shop.

Dates: circa 1940

Last Will and Testament of Eugene Fried, 1930 September 12

 Item
Identifier: B150.02.0002.0001.00002
Abstract

Onion skin copy of a two page Last Will and testament of Eugene Fried. He leaves the residue of his estate to his three nieces Bertha Fried Kleiner, Mary Fried, and Sally Fried Kaufmann. Eugene Fried and his nieces operated Fried's Art and Gift Shop in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1930 September 12

Marriage Certificate of Maurice Kleiner and Bertha Fried, 1926 June 2

 Item
Identifier: B150.02.0002.0001.00001
Abstract

Certificate of Marriage between Maurice Kleiner and Bertha Fried in Colorado. Bertha Fried Kleiner operated the Fried's Art and Gift Shop in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1926 June 2

Memorabilia and Papers, 1926-1930

 File
Identifier: B150.03.0002.0002
Abstract

Thus folder contains Mary Fried's bank records and obituary, Kate Fried's obituary, a biography on Eugen Fried, Woman's Benefit Association dues statement and obstetrics bill from the 1930s, greeting cards, a souvenir program from Bloomer Girl, and a copy of the 1915 yearbook from Denver West High School that belonged to Sally Fried.

Dates: 1926-1930

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Type
Archival Object 10
Collection 1
 
Subject
Denver (Colo.) 5
Colorado 4
Photographs 4
Stores, Retail 4
Jewish businesspeople 3