Independent Order of B'nai B'rith
Organization
The Independent Order of B'nai B'rith was founded in New York City in 1843 by Jewish Germanic immigrants. B'nai B'rith is a philanthropic and social service organization that and seeks to integrate Jewish identity with the public and civil sphere in America.
Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
B'nai B'rith, 1968-1978
File
Identifier: B093.01.0001.0007
Abstract
Various materials and publications related to B'nai B'rith, a philanthropic and social service organization.
Dates:
1968-1978
B'nai B'rith, 1897-1950
Series
Identifier: B091.02
Scope and Contents
Series 2 of 7 includes newspaper articles, Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (B'nai B'rith) Denver Lodge 171 programs, and a national B'nai B'rith certificate to Milton Anfenger.
Dates:
1897-1950
B'nai B'rith Certificate to Milton Anfenger, 1950 March 19
Item
Identifier: B091.02.0001.0003.00004
Abstract
Certificate from B'nai B'rith in appreciation to Milton Anfenger for more than a half-century of service. The certificate was done in Washington, D. C. and was signed by the President and Secretary of B'nai B'rith. Milton Louis Anfenger served as president of the Denver Lodge No. 171 and as president and treasurer of B'nai B'rith Grand Lodge No. 2. Milton Anfenger was also a Colorado state senator and an attorney.
Dates:
1950 March 19
Box 1, 1902-1970
File — Box: B170.01.0001
Identifier: B170.01.0001
Abstract
The first Jewish families arrived in Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1878 and Congregation Monefiore was formed in 1884. J. E. Rosenwald Lodge, No. 545, I.O.B.B was organized in 1902, the second B'nai B'rith Chapter in New Mexico. Contains two ledgers with Minutes (1902-1970), and two ledgers with financial information, including dues payments by members (1902-1980).
Dates:
1902-1970
Box 1, 1944-1945, 2005
File — Box: B207.01.0001
Identifier: B207.02.0001
Abstract
(1) book- ''Paving the Way: The Life of Morris E. Adelstein'' 2005; (2) magazines: ''The National Jewish Monthly'' 1944 and 1945
Dates:
1944-1945, 2005
Box 94 (Bowling Ball & Shoes), 1953-2018
File — Box: B009.07.0094
Identifier: B009.07.0094
Abstract
Objects related to B'nai B'rith bowling association: Bowling ball, shoes, trophy and 2018 program.
Dates:
1953-2018
Box 97 (Bowling Bag), Mid-Late 20th Century
File — Box: B009.07.0097
Identifier: B009.07.0097
Abstract
Bowling bag from mid-late 20th century. Belonged to B'nai B'rith bowling league member.
Dates:
Mid-Late 20th Century
Charles Rosenbaum B'nai B'rith Papers
Collection
Identifier: B308
Abstract
Charles Rosenbaum was part of the professional law firm, Isaacson Rosenbaum, founded in 1960 and specializing in property law. Charles was active in the B’nai B’rith and the Allied Jewish Federation. He married Louise Michael Anfenger and they had two children: Stanton Rosenbaum and Louann (Rosenbaum) Miller. Collection contains speeches/addresses given by Charles Rosenbaum 1938-1960 and citizenship manuals written by Charles Rosenbaum for the B'nai B'rith Americanization Committee from 1929...
Dates:
1929-1952
Flatow Family, 1896, 1993
File
Identifier: B111.03.0003.0013
Abstract
The Flatow family of Cripple Creek, Colorado, included Julius and Bernard Flatow, as well as a number of other relatives. Their descendant, Natalie Flatow-Vasa of New York, tells of her father Richard Flatow's stories of his boyhood in Cripple Creek during the 1890s.
Dates:
1896, 1993
Group of Men and Women in Front of Fence, 1912
Item
Identifier: B091.01.0002.00001.00019
Abstract
Group of men and women standing in front of a large wood fence. Milton Anfenger is eighth from the right in the front. He is standing sideways and is smoking a cigar. The photograph is on page 172 of Milton Anfenger's scrapbook. He belonged to a number of organizations, including B'nai B'rith and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Milton Anfenger was also a Colorado state senator and an attorney.
Dates:
1912